Cousin Connection Pod

Latest Episodes:

Ending Engagements to Dealing with Toxic Family Aug 14, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!

We're back with a brand new episode and you guys really came in HOT with your questions! We know yall value our transparency and honesty sooo we hope you enjoy watching us (mainly Sara) in the hot seat! Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

7:08 -- When's the next live show?

8:31 -- Where's the collab with Huddletalk?

9:43 -- Moving to Canada starter pack

11:48 -- So you want to start a podcast?

15:37 -- Dealing with a mid-career crisis

25:41 -- Can a toxic family ruin your marriage?

30:29 -- Favourite destinations

36:19 -- What's our next destination?

39:51 -- Will we EVER be consistent?

40:27 -- Beard vs No Beard

42:56 -- Does Sara's man have to have to be rich?

44:34 -- PSA: VERIFY YOUR PARTNERS FINANCES BEFORE MARRIAGE

49:32 -- What happened with Sara's engagement?

55:41 -- Why did Sara end her engagement?

1:05:21 -- Our dream podcast guest

1:08:49 -- Does our family know what we do?

1:09:43 -- Sara's hijab journey

1:10:41 -- Non-negotiables for marriage

1:12:31 -- Sara's ideal man

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Relationships Then vs. Now Aug 07, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!

This week, we decided to do something fun and watch the first ever episode of Hijabi Talks on @AyshaHarun 's channel...filmed 8 years ago!!! Lol you're getting our live reactions to our candid, unfiltered thoughts back then and whether we still think the same today. We hope you enjoy this episode!

If you'd like to watch the OG Hijabi Talks episode, click here: https://youtu.be/QmWD0mTpaMM?si=GaVILLel1ikg4efW

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:48 -- BBQ SEASON IS HERE

3:23 -- Island hopping

6:15 -- Realizing our cousins aren't kids anymore

7:07 -- We forgot it was Caribana weekend

7:54 -- We waited 2 hours for a SLICE of pizza!

10:37 -- THEY GOT ME!!

11:08 -- Reacting to 2017 Hijabi Talks

13:08 -- Marrying outside the culture

28:08 -- Is there a perfect age gap?

44:45 -- Men mature slower??

50:50 -- Is marriage the epitome of success?

56:55 -- Meeting people online THEN vs NOW

1:05:15 -- Pressures to marry the wrong person

1:17:48 -- Looks vs. personality

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She Got Caught By The Cops! Jul 24, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!

I'm not going to lie...given the recent news re: the LITERAL f@mine in P@l3st!n3...I almost feel silly uploading this episode, it feels very out of touch but you guys know that we will always use our platform to speak up and out for injustice. Our hearts are broken for the oppressed and the ones that have been suffering. We ask God to relieve them from their suffering and pain and give justice to those who deserve it.

We recorded this last week and so while it may feel out of touch, we hope that maybe it'll serve as a temporary mental break (we acknowledge the privilege we all have in this suggestion alone). But we strongly encourage you all to continue to make du'ah for those that are suffering and continue to use your voice, no matter if 1 person or 1000 people are listening.

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:42 -- Does spelling matter anymore?

2:05 -- Romeo & Juliet in the park

5:39 -- Why don't we explore our own city?

15:02 -- Black Fatigue

18:52 -- Why is everyone so divided?

21:12 -- Wonderland is not how I remember it

39:51 -- We tricked Sara to face her fears

46:19 -- Sara got caught by cops

56:35 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

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Spilling the TEA! Jul 17, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

We heard that yall love the 1hr+ long episodes so we came to deliver (plus we're both yappers so are we really surprised here?) We recapped our weeks - Sara's becoming a Mississauga girly and Amir & Hanan have embraced the newlywed life by becoming gamers together. We also discussed the new Superman movie and the alleged hidden themes relating to today's political climate. Later, we talked about the TEA APP -- unfortunately for us Canadians, we don't have access to it, but you know who does? Hanan! Lol sooo we found our little hack to go through the app and read all the tea! Somali Week was successful and came with the same problems that most African/ethnic groups experience - you're not alone guys, we know the struggle! See you in #Mogadishu2026?

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:07 -- Visiting the infamous Ridgeway plaza

12:45 -- When D Spot was Dee Spot

16:37 -- Bumping into y'all in the wild

21:22 -- We Might be Addicted to games again

24:30 -- THE NEW SUPERMAN IS PRO-FALASTEEN?

34:41 -- ANOTHER Miss for Marvel?

36:48 -- Why does the second watch hit harder?

38:41 -- Tyler Perry's Straw WILL make you cry

42:38 -- The infamous Tea App

48:59 -- #SOMALIWEEK2025

54:48 -- YouTube is fighting AI?

1:01:20 -- More MAGA FAFO

1:10:34 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

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The Future Is Intimidating Jul 10, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

Consistency is KEY! AKA...we uploaded back to back without any hiccups, yay!!!

Grab a snack/drink, put the volume allll the way up and enjoy the episode!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

2:41 -- Recovering from the wedding

9:51 -- #MOGADISHU2026

13:25 -- Are we FINALLY getting a cat??

14:52 -- Does life stop with kids?

20:36 -- Wedding budgets are MEANT to be broken

23:29 -- Budgeting and Bargains

26:09 -- She got the manager FIRED?!?

30:39 -- Will the Summer bankrupt us?

34:41 -- No one is safe from Love Island

49:54 -- Can Zohran be our Mayor too??

58:59 -- So WW3 is not happening???

1:02:59 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

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I GOT MARRIED...again! Jul 03, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

LISTEN BEFORE YOU YELL AT US FOR DISAPPEARING...I will say, this wasn't my fault (Sara). We plan but Allah is the best of all planners (iykyk). We planned to post one more episode before Amir & Hanan's wedding weekend but Hanan's uncle Haidar passed away, may Allah have mercy on his soul - please don't forget him and the family in your du'ahs!

That being said, this is obviously a huge recap episode - Sara ran the 5K race that she's been talking about, Amir & Hanan's royal Harari wedding took place in Dallas and we enjoyed every minute of it. Of course we missed our CCP fam, so we're glad to be back!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

Shoutout to the team at Everything Brand for our sick outfits in this episode. They kindly gave us a discount code for yall to use on your next order -- make sure yall go support them and get something nice!

Promo code: EVERYTHINGCCP for 20% off!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:16 -- WHERE HAVE WEE BEEN?

5:16 -- SHOUT OUT EVERYTHING BRAND CODE: EVERYTHINGCCP

7:26 -- Sara completed a 5K race

23:10 -- What's an Aruz Mawalal?

25:04 -- We booked out the WHOLE restaurant

31:35 -- Practice makes perfect!

32:16 -- What happened to the wedding ring?!?

36:56 -- The Wedding begins!

49:16 -- We took over Crescent Cafe (Harari owned)

52:30 -- What is a Gufta Mawgad?

58:10 -- Staying in the location of our dreams

1:05:46 -- The Positives/Negatives of the Bahamas

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Did your parents FAIL you? May 29, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

Another Thursday, another brand new episode (a little late...sorry!!).

In this week’s podcast, we dive headfirst into the chaos of adulting, AI, and everything in between. From questioning whether we’re really living or just surviving, to why birthdays somehow feel more stressful than tax season — it's a rollercoaster of laughs, hot takes, and real talk.

And as always, we closed things off with some COMMENT COMMENTARY — y’all always come through in the comments and we love you for it ❤️

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:18 -- Are we JUST surviving?

5:08 -- Taxes are hard

8:12 -- Birthdays are Harder

14:06 -- Our parents tried their best

25:00 -- Should Relationship advice be in the curriculum?

34:08 -- The weather was BUGGIN this week :'(

38:17 -- Is AI Video the beginning of the end?

51:01 -- Did they do this to distract from the G-side?

56:48 -- Even the Aussies aren't safe from the TSA

1:00:21 -- LEAVE HIJABIS ALONE!!

1:10:00 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

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When is the Baby Coming? May 22, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

We’re back with another episode full of unexpected stories, deep convos, and of course — a healthy dose of chaos 😅

We kicked things off with a wild raccoon story involving Sara’s mom (yes, seriously 🦝), followed by some updates on her 5K training journey 🏃🏽‍♀️. Then things took a turn… and somehow we ended up talking about snails and ants again — don’t ask how, just ride with us 🐌🐜

We also reflected on surviving this never-ending winter (even though it’s basically summer now 🤧), and got a little introspective talking about when we first thought we’d have kids — and how that timeline definitely shifted.

Later in the episode, we touched on what it means to mourn the future we once imagined, and explored what’s currently unfolding across Africa — is a revolution brewing? 🌍

And as always, we closed things off with some COMMENT COMMENTARY — y’all always come through in the comments and we love you for it ❤️

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

WE LOVE YALL!

Amir & Sara

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

1:07 -- My mom got attacked by a raccoon

3:43 -- Sara's 5K Updates

6:18 -- Lost track.. we're back to snails

8:00 -- Messing with Ants

13:30 -- We thought Winter would never end!

16:34 -- When did you anticipate having kids?

30:11 -- Mourning the Future

42:55 -- Is Africa going through a revolution?

52:13 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

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Adult Friendships: Making them and breaking them... May 15, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

We're back with a brand new episode this week...can you say consistency???? This week we spoke about Amir's Door theory (as if we ALL don't know he has poor memory lol), Sara's progress on her training and Amir's recovery from a year long injury. Then, we got into the topic for the week...a little break from the politics talk - ADULT FRIENDSHIPS.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:10 -- The Door Theory

3:10 -- Will Sara be ready for her 5k?

5:33 -- Amir is finally back to his old self

9:33 -- Can you make new friends as an Adult?

17:25 -- Why men NEVER ask for details

26:05 -- Amir is the worst person to break news to

29:22 -- When is it time to let go of a friend?

48:46 -- Having friends in different Tax Brackets

1:04:53 -- Are you friends just because you work together?

1:14:00 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY

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Planning the Perfect Wedding May 08, 2025

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HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!

We’re back with a nice long episode to make up for the past couple weeks 😮‍💨

First up, Sara recaps her AMAZING bachelorette weekend, and Amir might be training for a full marathon??? (Spoiler: he’s not 😂). We also get into the chaos that is GTA weather, why packing is a sport for women, and why we take mental notes at weddings now 📝

Of course, we couldn’t resist dreaming up our if-money-wasn’t-a-problem weddings, navigating the struggle of explaining cultural traditions to our non-Ethiopian friends, AND trying to make sense of Canada’s recent “election” (was it even an election if nothing changed? 🫠)

Later on, Sara’s considering full-time housewife life 👀, we talk about the Freedom Flotilla, and why it seems every person of colour you know has a side hustle 💼

It’s a mix of laughs, hot takes, and a sprinkle of chaos — just how you like it.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE!!!!

Thank you guys so much for always rocking with us! If you like what you hear, follow our page for more episodes uploaded every THURSDAY!

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📌 Timestamps:

0:00 -- COLD OPEN

0:42 -- Sara's bachelorette party experience

9:10 -- Will Amir pull a Terry Fox for the Marathon?