The Distance Dilemma

By: Imran Malik Maher & Shaun Finn
  • Summary

  • Having been close friends for almost 10 year, Imran and Shaun face the dilemma of now living in different countries. In 2024, Imran and his partner moved to Switzerland, while Shaun and his partner moved into their own house. The Distance Dilemma is a podcast for anyone else who faces the challenge of keeping a friendship alive while living in different countries.
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Episodes
  • Things Only Irish People Know!
    Apr 21 2025

    In this episode, Shaun and Imran are back with the usual madness—plenty of laughs, random tangents, and some proper head-scratchers. We kick things off with Finn’s wild revelation that Will Poulter might actually be Sid from Toy Story—yeah, the mad little fella with the skull t-shirt. Is it true? Probably not. But once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Absolute chaos.

    From there, the chat turns to one of life’s big questions—should we grow our hair out? We get into the dodgy haircuts we’ve all had, the phases we’d rather forget, and Imran opens up about his truly tragic haircut history over the years. There’s also a bit about the sacred bond between an Irish lad and his barber—once you find your guy, that’s it, loyalty for life.

    And of course, we couldn’t do an episode without chatting about the stuff only Irish people really get. We’re talking the deli counter rituals (a chicken fillet roll is a love language), the Late Late Toy Show and how it basically raised us, and loads more bits that’ll have you nodding along going, “Yep, that’s so true.”

    So tune in for a bit of craic!

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    47 mins
  • Experiment 626: The Hawaiian Shirt Edition
    Apr 14 2025

    In this episode, Shaun and Imran take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we dive into the world of classic soap operas that filled our screens when we were kids. From the overly dramatic storylines to those cliffhanger endings that kept us hooked, we revisit the shows that shaped our after-school routines and family living room battles over the remote.

    We talk about the characters we loved, the ones we loved to hate, and those wild plot twists—evil twins, sudden amnesia, long-lost siblings—that made soap operas so addictive and, let’s face it, totally ridiculous in the best way possible.

    We also explore the little things that drive us—and our listeners—up the wall. That’s right, it’s time to air out our pet peeves! From people who talk during emotional scenes to characters who never seem to age, we discuss what made watching these shows both a pleasure and a pain.

    Tune in for plenty of laughs, guilty pleasures, and a deep dive into the wonderfully dramatic world of soap operas and our shared TV-watching quirks!

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    58 mins
  • How Do You Make Your Tea?
    Apr 8 2025

    In this episode, Shaun and Imran discuss many topics on the podcast! We dive into the art of making the perfect cup of tea—the right temperature, the ideal steeping time, and the subtle ingredients that can elevate this simple beverage into a masterpiece.

    From loose leaf to tea bags, we break down how small details can make all the difference in your tea experience.

    We also explore the superstitions that creep into our daily routines. Whether it's knocking on wood, avoiding walking under ladders, or the odd rituals we perform without even thinking, we take a look at why we hold onto these beliefs and whether they have any real impact on our lives.

    Then, we dive into some mind-bending conspiracy theories—this time, we’re talking about aliens and birds. Are birds really government surveillance drones? Is there something more to UFO sightings than meets the eye? We delve into the wild world of extraterrestrial encounters and question whether there's truth behind these outlandish theories.

    Another hot debate—what’s the best way to brew your tea? Some say you should always use boiling water, others insist on a more gentle approach.

    We weigh in on the best methods and see if there's a universal truth to brewing the perfect cup. And, of course, the topic of the week—what’s the weirdest superstition or conspiracy theory you’ve ever heard? We get into the strange beliefs, quirky habits, and bizarre theories that have stuck with us over the years.

    Tune in for plenty of laughs, deep discussions, and a fresh take on all things tea, superstitions, and alien theories!

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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