What's The Scenario?

Ryan Hilliard, Omar Naziruddin and Ayaz Quraishi
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Society & Culture

A free flowing, conversational podcast discussing topics by the youth, for the youth. Hosted by Ryan Hilliard, Omar Naziruddin, and Ayaz Quraishi

Episodes

  1. 12/01/2018

    Shalwar Kameez Dreams Featuring Fatima Farheen Mirza

    We are finally back with a new episode and it is a special one! We have special guest host Zahra Khan interviewing Fatima Farheen Mirza, author of the NYT bestselling novel, A Place For Us, and they have an in-depth conversation about the book, quips about their community, the writing process and so much more! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:25 How Fatima created the community in A Place for Us 05:36 Zahra and Fatima’s conversation on being judged based on appearance and dealing with perceptions on attire selection. 09:55 First Break 10:48 Fatima shares her reasoning behind Amar’s 9/11 experience within the book, and her own personal 9/11 story. 20:34 Second Break 21:26 Fatima and Zahra discuss Hadia’s part of the story in A Place for Us and how it relates to their own lives. 30:13 Final Break 31:08 Fatima talks about her writing process, coming to the realization that she could create characters that are more similar to her, and the responsibility that entails. 40:52 Fatima’s advice for young Muslim writers 46:11 Outro Check out and support Rameez! Some of the music featured on this episode are found on this album below, if you enjoyed what you heard please download yourself a copy! www.amazon.com/Rani-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B07GJD5RLB Tracks featured: ‘Intro’, ’Lullaby’, and ’The Toy Cart’ Follow ModelTown on SoundCloud: @modeltown Follow ModelTown on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0gPKIqZttcFeQEySpoueyn?si=ZNOD0kPQRx-xuyEm1kgjjg Follow Rameez Anwar on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6FzS52u6o0wkxkFqm2OkXn?si=chSXUyfwQpOSEVr36CPQlQ Follow Fatima and get a copy of A Place For Us! fatimafarheenmirza.com www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524763551?tag=randohouseinc8259-20 Read Zahra’s Blogs! bellesandbooks.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bellesandbooks Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast

    Shalwar Kameez Dreams Featuring Fatima Farheen Mirza

  2. 11/10/2017

    It's About Time

    In a time where sororities are met with so many negative connotations and incidents, comes a story of how this band of sisters' effort to not only change that sorority narrative but also overhaul the stigma of what it is like to be a Muslim woman. Mu Delta Alpha is leading the charge with resilience, courage, and persistence! In the first episode of season 3, Ayaz Quraishi has a sit down conversation with Samira Maddox (MDA's National President and Founder), Umaima Nasir (MDA's National Chapter Recruitment Chair) and Aamena Javed (MDA's National Chapter Coordinator Chair) and they talk about: Part 1 - Introduction :24 - Background on this Episode :45 - Ayaz's Understanding of Sororities 3:04 - Our Interviewees Part 2 - The Importance of Legacies 4:29 - Introduction to Sameera and Umaima 4:51 - How it Started 11:22 - Dealing with Red Tape 13:02 - Finding an Identity 15:48 - The Founding Class 18:37 - Beyond the Rubble 24:51 - The Year of Formality Part 3 - Finding Sisters 27:18 - Year Two 29:40 - Relationship with Alif Laam Meme 31:11 - Aamina Javed and the Beta Class 34:30 - Year 3 and Recruitment 38:58 - Jumping the Hurdles 44:35 - Thoughts from Potential Members Part 4 - The Future 47:33 - Beginning this Year 48:46 - Speaker Series 52:18 - Young Muslimah Summit 57:12 - The Need for Support 57:48 - Recruit Projects 1:00:12 - Muslim Women are Awesome Part 5 - Conclusion 1:02:05 - Ayaz's Takeaways on Mu Delta Alpha 1:03:21 - Our Next Episode Enjoy! Check them out! https://www.mudeltaalpha.org/ Help their cause! https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=59cff634c027d84167d52416 Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Robodruma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QZElqa87Sw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhGFu1RGEwI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC3YCcv5MPI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=731X4Y_EBbg

    It's About Time

  3. 10/17/2017

    Can't Teach What You Don't Know with Special Guests Brother Ali and Usama Canon

    In the tenth episode of Season Two of the What’s the Scenario Podcast, Omar returns and has a conversation with hip hop artist Brother Ali and Sidi Usama Canon, and they talk about how Hip Hop and Islam mix to create a melting pot of culture and beauty. Enjoy! In this episode they talk about: 00:18 - Intro 00:55 - About the Guests 02:33 - Meeting "Uncle Usi" 07:25 - The Multi-Directional Influence of Islam and Art 09:02 - Islam and the Inspiration of "All the Beauty in this Whole Life" 13:52 - Finding Islam through Hiphop 17:35 - The Malcolm X Connection 21:40 - Towing the Line Between Islam and Music 29:29 - The Top 5 Hiphop Artists 31:40 - That Time Usama Canon Met Lauryn Hill and Q-Tip 34:57 - Takeaways from this Episode 37:40 - Conclusion and LoveForUsamaCanon.org 38:02 - Our Next Episode Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Free Rap Beats | Hip-Hop Instrumentals: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTD4zqBuUJZjzUt03zganA www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYJGwNsPg5E

    Can't Teach What You Don't Know with Special Guests Brother Ali and Usama Canon

  4. 09/26/2017

    Let's Hear it For the Boys

    In the ninth episode of Season Two of the What’s the Scenario Podcast, Mikael Rafiqi is starting his first year in college and has a lot of questions. In this episode he goes through some of his expectations and concerns with a peer of his friends who are also entering college as well. Enjoy! In this episode they talk about: 00:35 - Intro 01:27 - Panelist Introduction 02:17 - Emotional Preparedness 06:42 - How High School Prepared Us 10:35 - How High School Failed Us 11:41 - Biggest Fears in Going to College 15:17 - The Things We'll Leave Behind 17:07 - An end to an Era 19:36 - Closing Remarks 21:52 - Our Next Episode Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Free Rap Beats | Hip-Hop Instrumentals: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTD4zqBuUJZjzUt03zganA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYJGwNsPg5E

    Let's Hear it For the Boys
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About

A free flowing, conversational podcast discussing topics by the youth, for the youth. Hosted by Ryan Hilliard, Omar Naziruddin, and Ayaz Quraishi

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Hilliard, Omar Naziruddin and Ayaz Quraishi
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2018
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    What's The Scenario?