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A Special Relationship (opens the original)
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We walk through the special relationship between Nigeria and South Africa from the 1960s until today. Further Reading: Aaron Sorkin Goes Off Script (NYT) Works by Omid Scobie (Harper Collins) Scientology Episode (A Cult Classic) Nigeria 'offended' by sci-fi film (BBC News) South Africa's recurring waves of xenophobic violence (DW) Thousands Flee South Africa as Anti-Immigrant Attacks Grow (NYT)
A Good Hang (opens the original)
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We stumbled our way into a bonus episode this week - Mariam walks us through the Lindsay Clancy trial (trigger warning 00:01:55 to 00:14:47), we watch a couple of new trailers together, and then we yap about Aisha's favourite film of the 2000s, Nigel Farage, and Texas.
Bollywood Isn't Always Song and Dance (opens the original)
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Mariam delves into the history of the Partition using the story depicted in the film Main Vaapas Aaunga . Further Reading Bill Gates: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical. Main Vaapas Aaunga (Netflix) Our KoF Episode on Bollywood Email us : kindoffunnypodcast@gmail.com
Bonus Episode: Our Dolly, Harry & Meghan, and Tyla (opens the original)
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On our August Bonus Episode, we share our thoughts on the death of Dolly Parton, the reverse Megxit, and xenophobia in South Africa. At some point, Aisha says "Carl Weathers" instead of "Carl Dean" and I think we should all agree to let that one go. Email us: kindoffunnypodcast@gmail.com
Isles of Wonder (opens the original)
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We’re trying something different for this episode - a commentary episode! Mariam and Aisha sit down to watch the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony together (commentary starts at 00:23:56 ). Further Reading: The Complete London 2012 Opening Ceremony (YouTube)
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