Episodes

  • “The Wonder of Stevie”, Sunday, Mar 29, 2026

    “The Wonder of Stevie”, Sunday, Mar 29, 2026
    Mar 29 2026
    Newsletter Subscription Engagement Strategy Ali discussed the importance of subscribers following the show’s newsletters to help track engagement and provide recognition to listeners. They offered to manually add subscribers to newsletters if needed and emphasized the value of direct contact for troubleshooting subscription issues. Ali also gave shoutouts to new followers Haley and Jeff Bishop, […]
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    42 mins
  • “Understanding Artificial Intelligence”, Sunday, Mar 22, 2026

    “Understanding Artificial Intelligence”, Sunday, Mar 22, 2026
    Mar 22 2026
    Apple Accessibility Issues Discussion of Apple’s poor performance in accessibility, particularly VoiceOver and Braille support. Social Media and Content Strategy The hosts discussed short-form versus long-form content and their approach to social media. Understanding Artificial Intelligence Book Discussion The hosts reviewed their progress with the book “Understanding Artificial Intelligence” by Patrick Grim. Assistive Technology Devices […]
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    56 mins
  • Books We Have Been Reading This Week, Sunday, Mar 15, 2026

    Books We Have Been Reading This Week, Sunday, Mar 15, 2026
    Mar 15 2026
    Network Evolution and Branding Discussion about the Moosa Slobodian Network’s development over nearly one year of operation. Current Reading Updates Hosts shared progress on books they are currently reading. Goodreads DNF Feature Brief discussion about a new Goodreads functionality. Political Commentary on Obama Presidency Extended discussion about Barack and Michelle Obama’s time in the White […]
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    52 mins
  • “The History of Chocolate”, Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

    “The History of Chocolate”, Saturday, Mar 7, 2026
    Mar 7 2026
    The History of Chocolate Book Discussion The hosts discussed their learnings from The History of Chocolate from Audible Great Courses. Personal Chocolate Preferences The hosts shared their favorite ways to consume chocolate. Benefits of Self-Directed Learning Discussion about the advantages of learning through Great Courses versus traditional education. Educational Background and Career Path Ali reflected […]
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    50 mins
  • “107 Days”, by Kamala Harris, Sunday, Mar 1, 2026

    “107 Days”, by Kamala Harris, Sunday, Mar 1, 2026
    Mar 1 2026
    Discussed topics Kamala Harris’s book “107 Days” The hosts shared their impressions of the book they’re currently reading. Current US political situation The hosts discussed concerns about the current US administration and potential future scenarios. Sports updates Brief discussion about recent sports results. Next week’s book selection The hosts decided on their next book to […]
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    50 mins
  • “My Name Is Barbra”, Sunday, Feb 22, 2026

    “My Name Is Barbra”, Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
    Feb 22 2026
    Barbara Streisand’s autobiography “My Name is Barbara” Ali and Macara discussed their impressions of Barbara Streisand’s autobiography, focusing on her personality, writing style, and life experiences. Reading interests and future books Ali shared other books he’s currently reading and interested in exploring. Upcoming network events Ali and Macara announced several upcoming events on their network.
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    45 mins
  • “Shantaram”, Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

    “Shantaram”, Sunday, Feb 15, 2026
    Feb 15 2026
    Climate change discussion The hosts discussed climate change, its terminology, and how environmental issues are often commercialized. Recycling practices Ali shared information about recycling practices based on an article he had read. Book review: “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts Ali and Macara discussed their thoughts on “Shantaram,” which was recommended by Steve Barclay (who had […]
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    48 mins
  • “Born a Crime”, Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

    “Born a Crime”, Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
    Feb 7 2026
    Missing podcast episode troubleshooting Macara brought up an issue with a recent podcast episode not appearing in podcast feeds despite being posted online. Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” The hosts discussed Trevor Noah’s memoir about growing up in South Africa during apartheid. Recognition of historical events The hosts had an extended discussion about how recognition […]
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    50 mins