Cousin Connection Pod

Ramadan feels different this year..

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! We've just completed 1 week of Ramadan alhamdulillah! We'd love to hear how the first week has gone for all of you...let us know in the comments section below! This week, we talked about feeling unmotivated during Ramadan and how to get out of that 'funk' and maximize your time while you still can - can any of you relate?  Next, we spoke about the Ramadan content that usually pops up this time of year and whether we think the big social media sites have started to subtly suppress it and distract us with other things like MONKEYS...speaking of, I know yall have heard about poor little Punch in the Japanese zoo that has stole the heart of millions around the world lol.  Suhoorfest is back and as usual, people are still denouncing it, however this year we have a new perspective from a newer Muslim who shared that she was looking forward to this festival because it gave her an opportunity to be around other Muslims and have easy access to Halal food...maybe we should be a little less judgey and a liiiittle more inviting of our newer Muslim brothers and sisters, just a suggestion! Lastly...we're doing a 10K in a few months...wish us luck lol, we're definitely going to need it!  You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode! WE LOVE YALL ❤️ Amir & Sara Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast Follow us on: IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/ Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 -- COLD OPEN 3:12 -- Our first few days of Ramadan 8:52 -- Missing the "Ramadan Food" 11:27 -- Missing Suhoor 13:22 -- Feeling unmotivated this Ramadan 22:10 -- Is Muslim content being suppressed? 23:39 -- Punch the monkey 33:16 -- Suhoor Fest in 2026? 47:02 -- WE'RE DOING A 10K MARATHON 49:51 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

It's All About The Money

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! This week on the Cousin Connection Podcast, we got news that HPN is back! Details to the upcoming event is listed a little further down so keep scrolling 😜 The Eglinton line is FINALLY done...only took 15 YEARS, but hey, at least it's finally done and functioning lol. Major changes to how OSAP is administering grants are coming as soon as this fall and it's going to severely impact all students and their growing debt... We also get into why young people NEED to start paying attention to politics (yes, even if you think it doesn’t affect you 👀), and we ask the big question...could CANZUK actually happen or is it just another political fantasy? Lastly, we talked about leveling up financially in 2026, what being “financially responsible” really means in this economy, and why travel might be more important to your growth than you think. You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode! WE LOVE YALL ❤️ Amir & Sara Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast Follow us on: IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/ Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK GET YOUR HPN TICKET HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hpn-presents-the-harari-visionaries-2026-tickets-1983188982633?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 -- COLD OPEN 2:17 -- HPN IS BACK! 5:00 -- It took 15 YEARS for one line! 12:18 -- OSAP HAS BEEN DESTROYED 17:39 -- Young people NEED to follow politics 22:00 -- Can CANZUK really happen?!? 25:42 -- We being financially responsible in 2026 32:21 -- The importance of travel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Society Might Be Cooked...

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! WE'RE SORRY OUR AUDIO IS TRASH THIS WEEK! Somehow, our audio file got messed up and we didn't want to leave you guys without an episode soo hopefully you still enjoy this one. Weird coincidence that the one time we dive into certain conspiracy theories...this happens lol. ANYWAYS, it's a week before Ramadan, we wanted to talk about most of the big things that have been circulating online...crazy things are happening in the world, may Allah protect us. You know what to do...grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode! WE LOVE YALL ❤️ Amir & Sara 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast Follow us on: IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/ Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 -- COLD OPEN 2:39 -- Parking Wars 18:59 -- Crooked cops exposed...who woulda thought :/ 31:25 -- Is it time to leave TikTok? 41:06 -- Sara's CRAZY AI timeline 47:33 -- Talking about the files 1:07:21 -- Tr*mps a R@*ist...who woulda known... 1:14:19 -- Ramadan is almost here Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Rawdah Struggle

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!! In the final part of our Umrah experience, we talk about all things Madinah, the resting place of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. We also shared some tips on how to get into the Rawdah because ma sha Allah, as time goes by, Madinah is only getting busier and busier and you may face some difficulties in getting an appointment. We also discussed our time in Jeddah, the flight home (someone had a boujie experience lol), and what it's been like being back in our routines. We hope our 3 part series has either inspired you to plan your umrah and Madinah ziyara trip orrrr has made you feel nostalgic of your own past trip. Either way, we ask that Allah allows us all to return to perform Umrah, visit our Habib and perform Hajj every year! AMEEN! So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode! WE LOVE YALL ❤️ Amir & Sara 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast Follow us on: IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/ Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK Check out Warsame's IG page to connect with him: https://www.instagram.com/aboomvsa/ Follow Warsame's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Musa.in.Medina ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 -- COLD OPEN 1:15 -- Amir's time in Madinah 8:08 -- The story of Salman Al-Farsi 11:43 -- Visiting Dar Al-Madina Museum 16:22 -- Visiting the Rawdah & Tips 22:32 -- Visiting the Rawdah as a woman 29:18 -- How to get free breakfast in Madina 33:30 -- Leaving Madina 34:46 -- Al Baik Review 36:48 -- "Exploring" Jeddah 40:30 -- Zam Zam water at the airport 41:30 -- Sara's business class experience 49:07 -- Tangent: Sara got recognized 57:28 -- Babies on a plane! 1:05:02 -- Landing in a SNOW STORM!!! 1:11:08 -- We missed our cats :'( 1:12:28 -- Post Ummrah Barakah?? 1:18:52 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Umrah Has Changed Our Lives

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!! This week, we talked about Sara's experience going to do Umrah for a second time and how the experience compares to her first time. We shared a few tips in this episode but if you guys want a more detailed video on all the tips we have from our trips, let us know and we'll film one for you! We also spoke about our trips to Madinah and wrapped up the episode with our final thoughts. So grab your snacks, turn us all the way up while you clean, chill, or drive, and hang out with us like always. We appreciate every single one of you cousins – your comments, your DMs, your support. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode! WE LOVE YALL ❤️ Amir & Sara 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: https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcast Follow us on: IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/ Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK Check out Warsame's IG page to connect with him: https://www.instagram.com/aboomvsa/ Follow Warsame's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Musa.in.Medina ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 -- COLD OPEN 1:52 -- Sara's 2nd Umrah trip 6:02 -- Tangent: Sara was almost cooked?? 27:52 -- Getting recognized at Umrah, again! 30:12 -- Seeing the Ka'bah 31:52 -- Doing the Tawaf 40:02 -- A little history on the Sa'i 48:46 -- Bobbing & weaving through perfume stalls 51:52 -- Leaving for Madinah 1:01:24 -- The struggles of getting a Rawdah appointment 1:05:26 -- Leaving Madinah…too early 1:09:17 -- Meeting the famous Warsame 1:12:37 -- Small perks of a Muslim country 1:16:12 -- COMMENT COMMENTARY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]