Mindscaped Podcast

Mindscaped Podcast

Hosted by Shaheen and Nazeer

  1. "You Gonna Get Cancelled" with Carvin H Goldstone | S4E4

    Apr 4

    "You Gonna Get Cancelled" with Carvin H Goldstone | S4E4

    With Carvin H Goldstone in the building, we dive into comedy, politics, culture, and the crazy realities of South Africa. From whether SA comedians are actually the best to how far comedy can go before you get cancelled, we unpack joke writing, celebrity culture, and the messy truths of the entertainment industry. The conversation gets deeper as we tackle poverty, BBBEE, race, government failures, and whether anyone is actually coming to save us. We also touch on life after apartheid, foreign competition, leadership debates, and even religion and hypocrisy — all with humour, honesty, and zero filters. 00:00 Introduction 03:45 Does SA have the best comedians? 08:33 How far can you take comedy?12:50 How to write a joke 17:50 Celebrity culture in SA 24:00 Who is the a**hole in the industry? 28:30 Would you let your kids become entertainers? 30:30 How he became a sports journalist 34:20 How is your life after apartheid? 38:00 Does the government give a shit? 43:30 Carvin for President? 47:00 The REAL poverty of South Africa 52:00 BBBEE is a failure 56:00 White people still own SA? 01:00:00 Foreigners in competition with local street sellers 01:03:00 Mugabe prioritised education 01:08:30 Would you leave SA? 01:17:00 Who is the Goldstone? 01:18:30 Learnmore Jonasi 01:22:00 Thabo Mbeki was the best President? 01:30:00 Thomas Sowell and Economics 01:36:00 The Government will not save you 01:40:00 Religious 2 faces 01:49:00 Why are you a humanitarian? 01:55:00 Never say things are bad

    2h 3m
  2. Islamic Finance - The Truth About Shariah Banking with Ameen Hassan | S4E3

    Mar 2

    Islamic Finance - The Truth About Shariah Banking with Ameen Hassan | S4E3

    Is Shariah banking a divine alternative… or just capitalism in a kufi? From gold-backed currencies and the Nixon shock…To “War with Allah” verses on riba…To crypto, forex and variable rates. We asked the common question..Is profit really different from interest? Are we Shariah compliant or just Shariah convenient? And why are non-Muslims choosing Islamic banking? This one might rattle the boardroom and the masjid.Full episode live now. 🎙️Watch before you sign that haraam contract.🎧 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 04:15 What is Shariah Banking 07:00 Bretenwood & Nixon Shock14:00 When the world stop using gold1 6:00 Organisation of Islamic Countries 19:45 Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) 25:30 The world is not Shariah compliant 28:45 Quran and Interest (Riba) 34:00 War with Allah 39:40 Interest Vs Profits 46:20 Lack of education on Islamic Finance 49:00 The 4 approved Shariah structures in SA 52:28 How is interest and trade different 01:00:55 The reserve bank 01:09:00 Non muslims choose Shariah Banking 01:14:45 Is crypto currency Shariah compliant? 01:19:00 Is forex trading Shariah compliant? 01:23:00 Shairah compliance in an interest bank? 01:25:00 Variable interest rates 01:34:33 Shariah compliant insurance 01:42:30 Shariah compliance business finance 01:47:00 Summary Sponsored by Standard Bank Shariah

    1h 56m
  3. "Free" Sabeelillah - Ramadan Feasts, Broke Imams & Rich Influencers | Down The Rabbit Hole | E8

    Feb 22

    "Free" Sabeelillah - Ramadan Feasts, Broke Imams & Rich Influencers | Down The Rabbit Hole | E8

    What does “fee sabeelillah” really mean today . From the discussion around Sunnah vs Arab cultural dress, to how Ramadan sometimes shifts from spiritual discipline to feast culture, we explore how religion, perception, and modern society collide. We talk about the growing divide between religious and secular knowledge, why many Imams remain underpaid despite carrying enormous responsibility, and the expectations placed on people asked to work “for Allah.” Do we expect Imams and community workers to serve for free, yet question admin costs when charities try to operate professionally? We also dive into influencer culture and fundraising: why personalities often attract more trust than institutions, how visibility shapes donations, and what this means for sincerity, accountability, and impact. Along the way, we confront difficult questions about charity systems, transparency, and the economics behind good intentions before widening the conversation to broader societal controversies shaping public discourse today. 🎙️ Full episode live now. 🎧 Down The Rabbit Hole | Episode 8👉 Subscribe for more 📲 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms 00:00 Intro 03:00 Sunnah vs Arab Dress 08:00 Ramadan & Feasting 13:30 Religious & Secular Knowledge 17:30 Imams are underpaid 22 00 Free Sabeelillah 26:00 Influencers & Fundraising 32:30 Admin costs 44:22 Epstein Files

    54 min
  4. Everyone Wants Rights. No One Wants Responsibility with Habeeb Akande | S4E2

    Jan 28

    Everyone Wants Rights. No One Wants Responsibility with Habeeb Akande | S4E2

    🎙️ Everyone Wants Rights, Nobody Wants ResponsibilityRelationships in the Age of Excuses & JustificationsEveryone wants love.Everyone wants validation.Everyone wants rights.But the moment responsibility shows up?👻 Seen at 02:00, no reply.In this episode, the Mindscaped Podcast crew go all the way in on modern relationships, intimacy, faith, power and ego.From halal intimacy tours to dodgy celebrity shaykhs, from “communication” to miscommunication, and from sincere faith to convenient fatwas… nothing is safe 😅Expect:Honest reflections from the Art of Halal Intimacy SA TourWhy men think they care for women (and why women disagree)How people actually learn Islam today (hint: not always from scholars 👀)When “difference of opinion” becomes a cop-outPower, platforms, and responsibilityAnd the real question:Are we following scholars… or content creators?🎧 Timestamps for the brave:00:00 – Intro02:00 – Habeeb reviews the Art of Halal Intimacy SA Tour07:40 – Men don’t know how to care for women09:00 – What do you actually value?10:45 – Intimacy vs Intercourse13:00 – Nazeer’s SA Tour review15:00 – Shaheen’s SA Tour review17:00 – Difference of opinion (or convenient escape?)19:15 – Where do people learn Islam today?23:00 – Why travelling humbles you27:00 – Qur’an & Sunnah: interpretation vs justification29:00 – Fasting fatwas 🤯33:45 – Nazeer calls out Habeeb & Shaheen36:00 – How spouses should actually communicate38:00 – Performing vs connecting (you’ll get it 👀)43:45 – Dodgy shaykhs, celebrities & groupies49:45 – Power without responsibility01:00:00 – Scholars or content creators?💬 This episode will offend:People who want shortcutsPeople who hate accountabilityPeople who love excuses dressed as spirituality…and that’s exactly the point.👇 Watch. Reflect. Argue respectfully in the comments.Because growth starts where comfort ends.

    1h 6m
  5. Kunyaza: What Happens When Female Pleasure Actually Matters with Habeeb Akande - S4E1

    Jan 13

    Kunyaza: What Happens When Female Pleasure Actually Matters with Habeeb Akande - S4E1

    For centuries, intimacy conversations missed one crucial detail… women 😅So what actually changes when female pleasure isn’t an afterthought, but the starting point?We’re back in studio with Habeeb Akande for a powerful, eye-opening conversation on Kunyaza , an African practice that centres female pleasure and, in doing so, transforms marital intimacy.This isn’t about shock value. It’s about healthier marriages, deeper connection, better communication, and intimacy that actually strengthens relationships. Expect honesty, laughter, a few uncomfortable truths, and plenty of “why didn’t anyone ever tell us this?” moments.⚠️ Warning: This episode may improve your marital sex life and make you rethink everything you thought you knew about intimacy 👀▶️ Watch till the end. Share responsibly.

    36 min
  6. Is Life A Joke? Politics, Purpose and Punchlines with Dr. Riaad Moosa - S3E10

    12/31/2025

    Is Life A Joke? Politics, Purpose and Punchlines with Dr. Riaad Moosa - S3E10

    Is life a joke… or are we just bad at understanding the punchline?In this episode of Mindscaped Podcast, we sit down with Dr Riaad Moosa to have one of the deepest conversations with a comedian.We talk about:Why politics feels like bad stand-up comedy 🗳️Whether AI is replacing purpose, meaning… and maybe humans 🤖How do you raise a family in a world that’s clearly losing the plotWhy comedy exists because reality is unbearableAnd whether laughter is wisdom… or just emotional survivalIt’s a brutally honest conversation about existence, faith, confusion, purpose, and why comedians often sound more sane than politicians.If you’ve ever wondered:What is the point of all this?Why does nothing make sense anymore?Are we laughing because we’re happy… or because we’re coping?Then this episode is for you.👇 Drop a comment:👍 Like📌 Subscribe🔔 Turn on notificationsAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.00:00 Introduction04:30 Podcasting during a pandemic08:55 Social media is fire10:00 AI makes you dumb?13:32 Are we in the matrix?16:00 The false idols20:40 Is the phone Dajjal?23:00 Fair rules & corruption31:44 Riaad Moosa AI34:35 What's the point? 37:00 Palestine 40:00 Failure of the 21st century Ummah43::00 Boycotting46:00 Comedy trials51:00 Where do you get content from?53:00 Would he recommend becoming a comedian?55:42 Comedy when the world is in crisis01:07:00 Muslim comedy content01:09:00 Comedy & Politics01:14:00 Young comedians01:16:00 Sudan & Congo01:20:00 Taboo topics01:27:00 Fighting the nafs01:29:00 The end

    1h 32m
  7. Sugar Daddies, Racism, Refugees & Corruption in South Africa | Down The Rabbit Hole | E7

    12/16/2025

    Sugar Daddies, Racism, Refugees & Corruption in South Africa | Down The Rabbit Hole | E7

    We unpack December consumerism, sugar daddies and survival economics,why the middle class is quietly collapsing, and how corruption somehow shocks us every year, but never changes. We go where most conversations stop: race, slavery, poverty in SA, and the uncomfortable truth behind the phrase “charity begins at home.” If this episode makes you uncomfortable…that’s not a bug, that’s the point. 🎧 Down The Rabbit Hole | Episode 7 👉 Subscribe for more 📲 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms 00:00 Welcome 01:15 New Studio 02:45 Dezember Consumerism 05:00 Sugar Daddies & Ben10s 07:00 The Middle Class 11:15 Unemployment 14:00 Corruption 16:15 Racism 21:00 Slavery 22:17 Palestinian Refugees in SA 25:00 Sudanese Refugees 30:00 Poverty in SA 32:00 Adopting Syrian children 35:00 Charity begins at home 37:30 Recap of 2025

    42 min
  8. You Are Racist: And Here Is Why You Don't See It with Habeeb Akande - S3E9

    11/24/2025

    You Are Racist: And Here Is Why You Don't See It with Habeeb Akande - S3E9

    🔥 THIS EPISODE WILL EXPOSE THE RACISM YOU’VE SPENT YOUR WHOLE LIFE JUSTIFYING.“ You Are Racist: And Here Is Why You Don’t See It” with Habeeb Akande is not just another conversation, it’s a mirror. A very uncomfortable one.We dive into the things you were taught to ignore, the beliefs you inherited without questioning, the prejudice you swear you don’t have, and the subtle ways you participate in systems you claim to hate. This episode will shake your identity, challenge your faith, confront your culture, and force you to rethink everything you thought you knew about race, religion, community and yourself. If you’re ready to grow, this may be the most important conversation you hear this year.If you’re not… this episode will expose exactly why. ⚠️ Watch with ego aside, it might just change your life.02:04 Welcome03:10 Racism in Egypt05:40 Hide my wallet07:00 Rather marry a black dog than a black Muslim man08:10 The curse of Ham10:30 The clarification of hadith on racism11:45 The many Black Sahaba15:00 What is the definition of black?18:30 What makes you African?20:06 The one-drop rule21:00 Coloured in South Africa23:10 Arabs and Black Arabs26:30 Racism in South Africa29:30 The K-word & The N-word33:00 Mixed race34:30 Racism and politics35:55 Black people can’t be racist38:05 Indian caste system is still alive41:30 Tribalism & Colourism43:00 Prophet Muhammad (SAW) married a black woman45:30 Black Imams & Racism48:00 Stereotyping49:40 Change is coming?51:47 Black Imam struggles54:04 Sudan, Congo and Gaza01:06:30 The algorithm and information01:10:30 Charities are responsible to inform01:15:30 Racism in Brazil01:18:44 3 ways to break your racism

    1h 23m
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Hosted by Shaheen and Nazeer

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  • Creator
    Mindscaped Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
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