Episodes

  • Politics Of Oppression: Propaganda from Palestine to Pakistan

    Politics Of Oppression: Propaganda from Palestine to Pakistan
    Jan 26 2024
    Q&A take a deep dive into the mechanics of propaganda, how it operates and serves to cover for failings of the state and align narratives to further marginalize already marginalized peoples. We take into perspective the situation of Gaza and the Israeli state, the deportation of Afghan refugess from Pakistan and also the Women's march by the people of Balochistan. How the state thats in control use propaganda to weaponize the people of the country against themselves. Early access to new episodes and join us

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    51 mins
  • Q&A Play for Profit With Mamoon "TeaTime" Sabri | The Economics of Esports and Gaming In Pakistan

    Q&A Play for Profit With Mamoon "TeaTime" Sabri | The Economics of Esports and Gaming In Pakistan
    Nov 20 2023

    Q&A take a deep dive with guest Mamoon Sabri professional CS commentator in the ESL into the inner workings of the esports world. Where does all the money come from? Whos making it out with the bag? The viability of the industry in the world and in Pakistan. All your esports money making questions answered here on the Q&APod.



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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Q&A Become Gamer Bros | Women In Gaming Both Online And IRL

    Q&A Become Gamer Bros | Women In Gaming Both Online And IRL
    Oct 5 2023
    Q&A have Tekken Commentator Ayano Hisako to talk about her experiences and perspective of the state of women's representation, issues and community building in the Esports and Gaming sphere. Gaming known more as a "mans" pass time but it wasn't always that way. We talk about the struggles, triumphs and issues that surround women in such a male dominated field and the deeper reasons why its in such a state, and the impact it has on women who are also not only a part but major players in the space. Early access to new episodes and join us

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Politics Of South Asia Through Fantasy With Vajra Chandrasekera

    Politics Of South Asia Through Fantasy With Vajra Chandrasekera
    Sep 2 2023

    Q&A talk with debut Sri Lankan author Vajra Chandrasekera about his new book "The Saint Of Bright Doors" a South Asian take on the genre of fantasy. The book follows the story of Fetter a boy who is tasked with assassinating his father the head of the religious movement known as "The Perfect and Kind". Though a book that can be enjoyed by all readers, this one leaves a very familiar sting in the hearts of the readers who live in South Asia. From marginalization, to colonial impacts and reforging of histories in the eyes of the victor. We take a deeper spoiler heavy dive into the book and its themes, stories and what it means to live in South Asia in such world changing times. Sometimes there really are weeks when decades happen.


    Saint Of Bright Doors:

    https://vajra.me/books/the-saint-of-bright-doors/


    More South Asian Authors and Their Works:

    Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminaryan:

    https://geni.us/TheTenPercentThief

    Garden Of Delights by Amal Singh:

    https://amalsingh18.wordpress.com/books/

    Midnight Doorways by Usman T. Malik

    https://www.usmanmalik.org/product/midnight-doorways-fables-from-pakistan/

    The Devourers by Indra Das:

    http://indradas.com/

    Chosen Spirits and The City Inside by Samit Basu:

    https://samitbasu.com/books-world/

    Djinn City by Saad Hossain:

    https://twitter.com/saadzhossain?lang=en

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Pakistani Tekken | Inside The Tekken Scene and Esports In Pakistan | How To Organize A New Esport

    Pakistani Tekken | Inside The Tekken Scene and Esports In Pakistan | How To Organize A New Esport
    Aug 6 2023
    Q&A invite Tekken commentator, streamer and insider and knower of all things Tekken in Pakistan Nosherwan Khan a.k.a Captain Silverfox in the FGC to talk about Esports and The Tekken Scene in Pakistan. We take a closer look at what made the fighting scene in Pakistan the of the top region of the world. The state of Esports in Pakistan and the beginnings of this multi-million dollar Industry in the country. And the stories behind the Pros who are in it to win it. All this and more only on the Q&APodcast. Early access to new episodes and join us

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Liberals vs The Left | What does it Mean To Be Leftist? | Political Aesthetics |

    Liberals vs The Left | What does it Mean To Be Leftist? | Political Aesthetics |
    Jul 13 2023
    Q&A take a deep dive into politics this episode with figuring out what the modern liberal actually is, how their politics came to be, and why those on the left do sometimes see them as allies on some causes but for the most part don't consider them to be a part of the leftist movement. We also look into how aesthetics and looking the part play an important role in politics in not only the region but globally as well. Early access to new episodes and join us

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    43 mins
  • Back To The Roots | Okara Farmers Protest Pt.1 | British Raj | Post Independence |

    Back To The Roots | Okara Farmers Protest Pt.1 | British Raj | Post Independence |
    Jul 8 2023
    In this series Q&A take a closer look at how grass root organization takes place. In this episode we take a look at the Okara Farmers Protests and in particular the events that took place before they began. Ranging from the British Raj to 2000, and how even with independence their rights were still being trampled on by those in power. Early access to new episodes and join us

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    34 mins
  • Q&A Shugal Pod #02 - PhDilemmas | Is A PhD Worth It? | University Life | Problems Of PhD Programs|

    Q&A Shugal Pod #02 - PhDilemmas | Is A PhD Worth It? | University Life | Problems Of PhD Programs|
    Jul 1 2023
    Q&A take it a bit slow this week and have some fun with other PhD students, we talk about the academic life before and after starting a PhD. Getting ratioed on twitter. We have some fun with the current state of affairs in the academic space. Is it true that PhD students starve themselves for their crafts? All these and more are answered here on the shugal pod. Early access to new episodes and join us

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    1 hr and 14 mins