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Aug 2021
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Episode 245: Hamza Shaikh

FAISAL & SAM
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This weeks guest was found when Faisal asked the audience to suggest a guest with an interesting career. Lo and behold Hamza Shaikh took the hot seat. Discussing the field of architecture, and a common job of podcasting between Faisal and Hamza. They also dive into the topic of the structure of mosques in the U.K. and draw parallels between family life, and dealing with stress.

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