Chai After Dark

1:09:50

Best of The Best: Controversy, Identity, and...

Chai After Dark ·

2026/09/24

Huma and Shabnam are joined by film and TV content creator Shiv Reddy to discuss Netflix's new movie, Best of The Best, starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, directed by Lena Khan from a screenplay by Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam. There is a lot to talk about with this film with controversial dialogue, commentary on identity, generational differences, and nostalgia. We do our best to cover it all! You can find Shiv Reddy @shivalry_incFollow us below and please like, share and

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1:04:19

Pacita Abad: Immigration, Art and the Power of Women

Chai After Dark ·

2026/09/21

In this episode we are joined by Jac Garrity, husband of the late artist Pacita Abad. Pacita and Jack met in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1970s and traveled the world as Pacita became a prolific artist. Her works capture the beauty of the human experience in cultures all over the world.#PacitaAbad #Art #Immigration #powerofWomen #FilipinaFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com Hosted on Acast. See

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1:15:31

The AI Doc, Hugging Face and Mass AI Hysteria

Chai After Dark ·

2026/09/17

In this episode Huma and Shabnam delve into the recent AI hysteria. They discuss The AI Doc and How I became and Apocoloptomist released on Netflix on September 15th, BUT SOOO much has happened since then! They discuss the AI hack, Hugging Face, that many industry exports touted as a "warning shot," recent tech leaders' call for a slow down, government responses, critics opinions, and of course their own opinions for whatever that's worth!Follow us below and please like, share and

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1:02:01

Teenage Wasteland

Chai After Dark ·

2026/09/10

In this episode we discuss Netflix's documentary Teenage Wasteland, another example of an inspiring teacher who teaches his class through real world examples. This documentary brings all the 90s nostalgia, toxic waste violations, mob intrigue, and local government corruption in one! And Huma and Shabnam have a lot to say about it, today's politics, and society.Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com Hosted on

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1:07:31

Adults Season 2

Chai After Dark ·

2026/09/03

Huma and Shabnam sit down to discuss the smart hilarity that ensues in FX's Adults Season 2, also available on Hulu. How does it compared to the recently canceled Not Suitable For Work, produced by Mindy Kaling? Spoiler... we like Adults better with all its updated friends nostalgia! We also cover a little update on the Laura Owens case! Catch that at the beginning of the show!#AdultsFX #LauraOwens #JusticeforClayton #NotSuitableForWork #FriendsFollow us below and please like, share and

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1:34:29

The Unnamed w/ M.S. Masood & The End Goal Pod

Chai After Dark ·

2026/08/31

The Unnamed is the first in M.S. Masood's duology. In this episode we are privileged to discuss the book with her in collaboration with The End Goal Podcast! Listen in as we delve deep into the world of fantasy, culture, and new perspectives. #Fasntasy #duology #anticolonial #SouthAsian #BooksFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:41

Mustache w/ Imran J. Khan

Chai After Dark ·

2026/08/27

We are joined by the Director of Mustache, a coming of age story of a Pakistani Muslim American boy in Silicon Valley in the 90s! It follows Ilyas, a 13-year-old boy during his transition from Islamic School to a public school. This story has so much teen angst that we all can relate to it, but it still manages to show us a glimpse into a particular cultural and religious community. Mustache is a incredibly thoughtfully made film that won the SXSW Audience Award for Narrative Features in 2023. It

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42:33

Appropriation Or Appreciation, Sari Not Sorry

Chai After Dark ·

2026/08/24

Join us for a deep dive into cultural appropriation vs. appreciation in fashion! In this episode, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding JW PEI, how similar appropriation effected us growing up and its impact on society overall.#AmbaniWedding #Kardashians #JWPei #CulturalAppropriation #FashionIndustryFollow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com;#MustacheMovie #HasanMinhaj #ComingOfAge #Muslim #Pakistani Hosted on

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1:17:13

The Valley S 3 w/ The Reality Is Pod

Chai After Dark ·

2026/08/20

It’s a Chai After Dark × Reality Is Podcast crossover, and we’re heading straight into the chaotic mess that is The Valley Season 3. We’re talking toxic relationships, mental health, motional unavailability, manipulation, and the patriarchal dynamics hiding underneath all that reality-TV drama. What happens when control gets packaged as concern? And why do some of these relationships hit a little differently when you’re watching as a Brown woman? We unpack how culture, religion, gender roles,

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00:55:17

House of Stassi Pt 1 w/ Reality Bio

Chai After Dark ·

2026/08/11

Did you miss Stassi and the old Vanderpump nostalgia?? Well we are back with Reality Bio with Robyn to discuss all things House of Stassi! We are very excited to see Katie back too... no matter what Kristina Kelly says. Team Beau or Team Stass?? Does it matter? Isn't everyone on her payroll anyway?Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com;#HouseofStassi #Vanderpumprules #VanderpumpVilla #KatieMaloney #Stassi

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01:10:04

Murder 101

Chai After Dark ·

2026/08/06

This week on Chai After Dark, we're breaking down Prime Video's Murder 101. We unpack the twists, the investigation, and the shocking revelations that turned an ordinary classroom into the center of a decades-old murder case. But that's only the beginning. We debate whether amateur investigators should be involved in real criminal cases, explore the ethical dilemmas the documentary raises, and discuss what it reveals about the criminal justice system, bias, memory, and the pursuit of truth. Grab

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01:10:55

The Odyssey

Chai After Dark ·

2026/07/30

Odysseus: hero, liar, survivor... or walking red flag?This week on Chai After Dark, we discuss the Christopher Nolan film The Odyssey. We debate the epic's biggest controversies, from gender and power to colonialism, morality, and whether its legendary hero deserves all the hype. Along the way, we bring our own cultural perspectives, plenty of humor, and the kind of spirited conversation that happens when classic literature meets modern South Asian commentary.Please like, share and subscribe!Follow

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62:34

Parwarish E16-18: Pakistani Drama on ARY Digital/YouTube

Chai After Dark ·

2025/11/04

Sameem and Shabnam continue their watch of the 2025 hit Pakistani drama, “Parwarish”, found on ARY Digital and YouTube! Watch it now here.Today’s episode gets a little too serious with JB propositioning his mom to talk to his brother so he can LOCK IN his brother’s daughter for his son, Wali. Calm down, JB. Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok: Chai_After_DarkFacebook: Chai After Dark PodcastOr contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com; we always

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55:22

Parwarish E13-15: Pakistani Drama on ARY Digital/YouTube

Chai After Dark ·

2025/10/28

Sameem and Shabnam continue their watch of the 2025 hit Pakistani drama, “Parwarish”, found on ARY Digital and YouTube! Watch it now here.Today’s episode covers Episodes 13-15 and stars Samar Abbas Jafri as “Wali” (without the D) and Aina Asif as “Maya”.The drama escalates into Maya two timing dating Wali AND Waleed, crazy pressure from South Asian dads and uncles without b*lls when it comes to Dadi Jaan’s. Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe!Instagram: ChaiAfterDarkTiktok:

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61:40

Parwarish E10-12: Pakistani Drama on ARY Digital/YouTube

Chai After Dark ·

2025/10/23

We are joined by Dr. Huma Qureshi, MD, Psychiatrist Extraordinaire! She is a graduate of King Edward Medical University in Lahore so she definitely knows what a “center” is. Come listen as we discuss Wali’s aura, how being a doctor actually is in Pakistan and we learn even more new Urdu words. Dr Huma is also a board member at JiVA South Asian Mental Health. Please consider donating and learning more at https://www.jivamentalhealth.com. We continue our watch of the 2025 hit Pakistani drama,

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58:56

Parwarish E7-9: Pakistani Drama on ARY Digital/YouTube

Chai After Dark ·

2025/10/18

Shabnam and Sameem continue their watch of the 2025 hit Pakistani drama, “Parwarish”, found on ARY Digital and YouTube! Watch it now here.This episode covers Episodes 7-9 and stars Samar Abbas Jafri as “Wali” and Aina Asif as “Maya”.Ok, anger issues aside; Wali is now charged with thieving and stealing his own family’s motorcycle and Sameer does his best khuta (dog) barking impression. Maya starts to choose from Waleed and Wali; but we think there’s a dark horse candidate for Wali’s love. Listen to

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46:52

Parwarish E4-6: Pakistani Drama on ARY Digital/YouTube

Chai After Dark ·

2025/10/07

Shabnam and Sameem continue their watch of the 2025 hit Pakistani drama, “Parwarish”, found on ARY Digital and YouTube! Watch it now here.This episode covers Episodes 4-6 and stars Samar Abbas Jafri as “Wali” and Aina Asif as “Maya”.This sh!t is escalating and the drama is revolving around biryani, kidnapping, mental awareness, packaged spices, moving across the world and picking the right school. They’re making their lives way too hard; JFC. Email us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com.Follow us

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51:34

Parwarish E1-3 : Pakistani Drama on ARY Digital/YouTube

Chai After Dark ·

2025/09/30

Yes, Shabnam and Sameem are jetting off to Pakistan to start our watch of the 2025 hit drama, “Parwarish”, found on ARY Digital and YouTube! Watch it now here. This episode covers the first 3 episodes and stars Samar Abbas Jafri as “Wali” and Aina Asif as “Maya”. Have you ever wondered about the immigrants who get sent back to their country? This is the story of Wali and his family who is the epitome of teenage rebellion (Urdu translation: baghāwat); as they try to settle back into Pakistani life

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47:49

The Case Against Adnan Syed: Part Five – The Tree...

Chai After Dark ·

2025/09/25

As a follow up to our previous The Steep: Adnan Syed episodes from 2024; Shabnam and Sameem watch and discuss the latest and fifth episode of the true crime documentary series “The Case Against Adnan Syed”, titled “The Tree Grew” which was released Sept 18, 2025 on HBO Max.This episode covers Adnan Syed’s saga of proving his innocence and/or at least getting out of prison forever. It’s an emotional reunion with his mom and brother, including the namesake moment within the title where Adnan touches a

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56:17

"Succession" Rewatch S2:E3 "Hunting" - HBO Max

Chai After Dark ·

2025/09/23

Shabnam and Sameem are going to Ireland to re-create the Waystar management all male off-site as told in Succession, Season 2, Episode 3 called “Hunting” on HBO Max. Logan is desperate for a huge acquisition to swallow the competition and makes up a new game taking over toy stores called “Boar on The Floor”; Greg worries he is going to get caught snitching and Connor doesn’t want to pay taxes and simply just be the President of the United States. Privilege gonna privilege. Let’s bone this

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