The Father and Son Podcast

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Conversation between a father and son who usually have trouble talking.

Ahmad Fahmy & Yusuf Fahmy


    • Jan 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Season 2, Episode 3 - A Retrospective on my First Semester in University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 28:00


    In this week's episode, my father and I take a look back at my first semester in college and talk about if I am happy with how it went. We also discuss why some people think my father is judgmental and overanalyzes people.

    Season 2, Episode 2 - Love and Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 34:49


    In this week's episode, by popular demand, Ayoub is back! Baba talks to Ayoub about his new school and why he likes it more than the previous school that he attended. He also discusses why Ayoub thinks that we should stop spending money. Ayoub also talks to Baba about how he ranks different types of love. Finally, they discuss what Ayoub wants to do in 2022.

    Season 2, Episode 1 - Going Against The Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 68:27


    In this week's episode, Baba and I kick off season 2 of The Father and Son Podcast by examining the goals I set for myself in 2021. We see if I was able to meet the goals that I set for myself last year. We then take a look at what my goals for 2022 are, and how I will make sure that I achieve them.

    Episode 26 - Preparing To Be Happy Amid A Potential Global Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 42:40


    In this week's episode, My father and I discuss market trauma, the impending cryptocurrency crash, hyperinflation, and possible global depression. We talk about how to prepare for these possible scenarios and strategies to be anti-fragile. We end with a thought experiment on what do we do if the worst-case scenario happens.

    Episode 25 - Discussing Life Goals With Ayoub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 43:11


    For this week's episode, Baba decided to sit down with Ayoub again to discuss an important question. Why does Ayoub want a Lego Death Star? We also bring on a new guest son, my youngest brother Yunus, listen as he tells Baba his favorite jokes and tell him who he loves the most.

    Episode 24 - Introducing Ayoub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 23:04


    In this week's episode, Baba discusses with my brother Ayoub who has some very interesting thoughts on life, love, and marriage.

    Episode 23 - A Father And Son Talking About A Father And Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 44:00


    In this week's episode, my father and I discuss the most influential person in my father's life, his father. We discuss the difference in relationship that I have with my father vs what he had with his father. We try to figure out what my grandfather's core values are, we discuss his impact on the youth around him, and the result in the community as a whole.

    Episode 22 - How Do I Prepare Myself For The Singularity?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 37:20


    In this week's episode, Baba and I discuss AI, and whether it has the potential to take people's jobs. We look at the difference between automation, and AI, and the different levels of AI. We look at why companies are choosing to research AI, and the implications it will have on the world. Follow us on our social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherandsonpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFatherAndSo1

    Episode 21 - Answering Life's Big Question

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 27:51


    In this week's episode, Baba and I debate one of life's big questions. Should Baba buy me a car? We discuss Baba's experience with his father when it came to him buying his car. And now it's my turn to burden Baba with whether he should have to buy me a car. Next, we talk about why I would even need a car, and we argue over who it would belong to. We talk about how I must stay humble, and how a car shouldn't inflate your ego to make you feel bigger than what you are.Follow us on our social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherandsonpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFatherAndSo1

    Episode 20 - Is It Toxic To Be Masculine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 38:00


    In this week's episode, my father and I discuss the meaning of toxic masculinity and how we feel about it. We take a step back and look at some of the characteristics of a toxic man. We then move onto what are the roles of the different genders and is one above the other. Finally, we end with Baba telling me what type of man he thinks is a toxic man, and how we should deal with men like that. Follow us on our social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherandsonpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFatherAndSo1

    Episode 19 - Create More Than You Consume With Mustafa Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 41:32


    In this week's episode, I continue our series of inviting guest fathers onto the show to share their wisdom with me. This week's guest father is Mustafa Davis. Mustafa Davis is a world-renowned photographer and filmmaker, he is also a father of 4 children. He has traveled extensively throughout the world and has gained a vast wealth of knowledge and experience from it. We discuss many topics that are highly beneficial for any parent. In our discussions, he shares the advice his father gave him before the birth of his first son. We also talk about the benefits of having your children work for you. Check out Mustafa Davis's work below:The American Masterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljr_EAJZv00The Redneck Muslim:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJFR6uPCvao

    Episode 18 - Is It Good To Be Busy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 36:00


    In this week's episode, Baba and I discuss my suddenly busy schedule. I come to him this week with a question. Is it good to be constantly busy? Instead of a yes or no answer, what I got was a long discussion, that essentially encompassed this one question. What are you busy with? What makes up your day? Does it benefit you, or are you doing something that does not affect you as a person? We highly recommend that you listen to this lecture by author, Rolf Potts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgCp8zqHp1kFollow us on our social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherandsonpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFatherAndSo1

    Episode 17 - Becoming A Spirited Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 29:00


    In this week's episode, Baba and I discuss something that recently inspired the two of us. Van Neitstat's, Spirited Man. I recently began an apprenticeship with a local Ottoman bookbinder, and what I saw there resembles Van Neitstat's, Spirited Man. We then talk about what kind of Spirited Man Baba wants to be. Does he want to be a woodworker? Or an all-around handyman? Or something along those lines? Follow us on our social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherandsonpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFatherAndSo1

    Episode 16 - Learning About Systems Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 53:00


    In this week's episode, we start a new podcast series where Baba talks to me about concepts that he thinks are important for me to know for the future. We discuss systems thinking. Baba takes me through some mental exercises to do with systems thinking, and how important it is for us to think in an unbiased way. Follow us on our social media pages: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFatherAndSo1?s=20 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefatherandsonpodcast/

    Episode 15 - Non-Fungible Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 34:00


    In this week's episode, Baba and I take a look at the new digital craze known as NFT's. We start by discussing what fungible vs non-fungible means. We then move onto what is blockchain. Baba discusses with me his plans to get into cryptocurrencies at some point. From there we finish off by talking about how we are slowly being disconnected from the real world and becoming more reliant on the digital world.

    Episode 14 - Discussing Pyramids, But Not The Egyptian Ones.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 46:00


    In this week's episode, Baba and I discuss Ponzi and Pyramid schemes. We also discuss the type of people that run them. We try to learn from the people running these types of schemes so that we won't be enticed by them in the future.

    Episode 13 - Superheroes And Superparents With Moutasem Atiya

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 40:00


    In this week's episode, I continue our series of talking to guest fathers. This week's guest father is Moutasem Atiya. Moutasem is the founder of Al-Madina Institute and a very inspirational figure in my life. In this episode, I talk to him about what values he wishes to instill in his children, as well as how to create a great support network of people around you.

    Episode 12 - Is Elon Musk A Role Model Worth Emulating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 48:00


    In this week's episode, Baba and I discuss the most prolific man of the past decade, Elon Musk. We start by discussing how he manages his companies in a way that makes sure each one is getting enough attention from him. We then move on to how you become like the great businessmen of our time. Hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 11 - The Most Important Skill For The Next 80 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 48:00


    In this week's episode, Baba and I talk about the most valuable skill of the 21st century. The ability to learn quickly. We live in world where humans are quickly nearing the danger of becoming obsolete. AI is quickly becoming a reality, and the ability to learn on the fly might just save you. Hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 10 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 35:19


    In this week's episode, Baba and I delve into our relationship with religion in front of other people. Are we ashamed? Are we proud? Do we throw it in other people's faces for all to see? We discuss all that, and more in this week's episode. Hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 9 - Balancing Fitness and Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 40:00


    In this week's episode, Baba and I delve into our relationship with fitness. We start by discussing how Baba got involved in the fitness world. From there we moved onto the importance of diet, and the mental aspect of being fit. Hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 8 - Thinking Differently With Jibreel Hussein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 40:00


    In this week's episode, I interview one of my mentors, Jibreel Hussein. We begin by discussing Jibreels views on society and some of the constraints of a centralized government. From there we begin to explore modern education and whether it can be harmful to malleable children. Finally, I ask him about his trading experience and what caused him to become interested in it.

    Episode 7 - Did My Parents Screw Up My Education?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 45:55


    In this week's episode Baba & I take a look at the last 13 years of my education. We discuss the pros and cons of homeschooling and if we would recommend it to other people. We also take a look at the school system during Covid, and if it counts as being homeschooled.

    Episode 6 - Should Parents Monitor Their Kids Devices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 32:30


    In this episode, Baba and I discuss whether or not parents should monitor their children's phones. From there we go on to discuss how people can prevent themselves from falling into the traps of the internet. I outline what type of person stays away from the dark side of the internet.

    Episode 5 - Learning how to set goals.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 45:49


    In this week's episode, Yusuf and Ahmad discuss goals, and how we can create the right ones. We go into an in-depth discussion about how Ahmad has created a system to plan his goals. From that point, we explore the dangers of having goals that aren't compatible with other aspects of a person's life. We then move onto Yusuf and what goals he hopes to accomplish and why? Ahmad takes him through his path of figuring out why do you actually want to achieve that goal, and is it for the right reasons? Hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 4 - Why Are We Inconsistent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 39:00


    In this episode, Ahmad and Yusuf look to analyze themselves to try to figure out why they are unable to stay committed to most of their goals. They start by trying to figure out why they usually run out of steam when it comes to the completion of goals. From there they discussed whether they were internally or externally motivated. They then discussed times when there were successful in reaching their goals. Taking that into consideration they realized that they were most successful when an external force was motivating them to complete their tasks. This is part 1 of our discussion. Part 2 will be a discussion on goals and how to create them.

    Episode 3 - Is It Wrong To Want A Normal Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020


    Yusuf and Ahmad talk about what kind of job Yusuf wants.

    Episode 2 - Liking Likes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 34:00


    My father and I discuss social media, addiction, the need for likes and creating content.

    Episode 1 - Investing And Overcoming Human Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 38:30


    My dad takes us through his experiences trading during the crash in 2000, and some of the lessons hes learned. I share what my optimal future would look like, and how I want to live my life.

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