The Crash and Flow Podcast

Reem Ahmed, a top 10 finalist of MasterChef season 5, chats with Yasin and Syed about her experience on the show, and how cooking became a way for her to deal with postpartum depression and anxiety. She also shares how she went from graduating from biomedical engineering to cooking and how therapy has had a positive effect on her life and family.

The very funny and huggable Hisham returns to the studio to school the guys on Dungeons & Dragons. He talks about his role as a soul crushing Dungeon Master and what happens to a man when his 2-year-old character dies as a result of a bad dice roll. They also talk about fan fiction and casting themselves in the world of Harry Potter and Yasin shares his character as Dumbledore’s wetwork specialist. The nerd is strong in this episode, we hope you love it!

Yasin and Syed chat about Ali Wong’s new Netflix movie, Always Be My Maybe and HBO’s haunting miniseries based on the Chernobyl disaster. They go on to talk about post-Eid resolutions and bask in the happiness of the Raptors’ playoff run.

Yasin and Syed go through a few movie recommendations, photography tricks, and Love Death + Robots. Syed explains his pet peeve around referrals and Yasin explains why he can never go back to Symposium.

Yasin & Syed talk about new realizations due to fasting, emotional eating, and inaccurate schoolyard insults. They also try their best to figure out the thought process behind a horrible DM slide by a dude in fluorescent shorts and crocks.

The Crash & Flow nerd crew assemble to talk about Marvel’s love letter to their fans: Avengers Endgame. This is a spoiler-filled review where they talk about things viewers might have missed, the gut-wrenching deaths, favourite moments, and theories of where the MCU franchise will go from here.

Yasin and Syed chat about Toronto slang, the Cardi B controversy, and how to disappoint an auntie at a wedding. They also get into the unexpected feature in a Logic and Eminem song, and a man having a breakdown over meat at Iqbal Halal Foods.

Hisham is back by popular demand! The guys chat about the Third World Squat, getting their parents to watch fantasy movies, and the danger of watching certain Bollywood movies with family. They also get into Syed’s beef with police horses, Harrison Ford’s awesome kitchen, and the unstoppable Donald Glover.

Yasin & Syed talk about Netflix’s new horror movie The Silence, the return of Bad Boys and, what makes a good guy movie. They also get into queen bees, how Karate helped with coordination, and Syed gets upset about Yasin’s high praise of Dave Bautista.

Yasin and Syed chat about the dangers of elephant rides, the stresses of lake ownership, and attending a surreal party at a millionaire’s loft in Toronto. The guys also talk about the Raptor’s disappointing first playoff game and a thrilling documentary called Free Solo where legendary climber Alex Honnold attempts to climb El Capitan.

The guys talk about a crazy catfishing story that involves lupus, boredom, a married couple, and Charlamagne Tha God. They also get into John Oliver slamming Jay Leno, their favorite small versions of big dogs, and a nutty episode of Snapchat’s relationship show called Second Chance where a suspicious girlfriend sets up a trap to catch her boyfriend cheating.

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Yasin and Syed talk about the horrific sex lives of ducks, their fear of dying while in the shower, and trying to harness the motivation of a samurai. They also get into funerals with arrows, the crazy courtship of Bowerbirds, and Syed shares his skippydeedoo mindset.

Crash and Flow’s Head-Nerd-In-Charge (H.N.I.C) joins Yasin and Syed to review the rather enjoyable Captain Marvel. They chat about what’s really inside a flerken stomach, young Nick Fury, and quickly trace the confusing Tesseract timeline. Grab your nerd notebook people! This episode will get you ready for Avenger’s Endgame!

Yasin & Syed talk about the early comedy years in New York and the incredibly charming show: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They also chat about mixed feelings around racoon fur, an LA serial dine & dasher, and how a fox sighting can change your life.

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Yasin & Syed chat about J curve vs S curve spines, Tyga being dragged out of a party like a toddler, and the Fyre Festival. Yasin shares the story of the first time he attended a high-school party and how similar it was to Alessia Cara’s song “Here” & Syed lets slip his surprising in-depth knowledge of the Backstreet Boys.

Yasin and Syed chat about a terrifying Netflix show called Dirty John, how to haggle if you find yourself in Mauritius, and how Psy showed 100% commitment to his art by yelling at butts. Syed shares a story about a kid named Nigel who, after moving from England to Texas had to join a gang of misfits to survive.

Yasin & Syed talk about the dark side of the internet, crazy rooftopping videos, and a leopard attack in India. Yasin goes on to share a list of his weirdest persistent fears and Syed tried to find the funny in each one.

The always entertaining Shaz returns to the podcast to chat about a tiger attacking his kid with pee, eating until you hate yourself & forced playground marriages. The guys also talk about a crazy wedding in Markham that featured a lion almost eating some kids & the lengths they’d go to listen to music when they were young.

This episode is a crazy one!

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The talented and thoughtful Razeem chats with Yasin and Syed about how the development of rock music differs from that of hip-hop and how that informs his creative process. A process that allows him to create his unique sound, blending the large sound of stadium rock and heartfelt hip-hop. He also gets into his love of creating music specifically to be performed live and how the lessons he learned while playing high level baseball has helped him in music career.

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Yasin and Syed chat about the terrifying surreal art of H.R.Giger, the unseen creatures in Bird Box, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They also talk about M Night Shyamalan’s road to redemption, a night terror episode involving a fire, and Kawhi Leonard’s new house in San Diego.

Yasin and Syed chat about the early days of movie piracy, NinjaVideo, and Winamp (the music player that is said to whip the Llama’s ass). They talk about John Oliver’s episode on college basketball, the outrageousness of Gumball 3000 and the perils of being poor and having the name Maximillian.

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The lovable and entertaining Hamid Malik chats with the guys about surviving a school where the teachers beat the kids, a near death experience in a bus, and how a fight broke out over deodorant while playing basketball. They go on to talk about reconnecting with a former bully, the importance of drinking milk in Pakistan, & Hamid, being a new dad, shares his stories about raising a kid that has no fear.

Yasin and Syed chat about disappointing bath bombs, the Raptors, and why they can’t watch football highlights anymore.  They also list off all the things that made them tear up. The list includes: Dobby from Harry Potter, the movie Lion, when Naruto saved his village, and the show called This Is Us.

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Writer and stand-up comedian Hisham chats with Yasin and Syed about the time he set his Mom’s kitchen on fire, the Toronto Comedy Brawl, and war stories from his time at Winner’s. They also talk about volunteer work turning into child labour, joke stealing, and Sir Ben Kingsley.

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Yasin and Syed chat about the awesome VR game called Super Hot and playing boardgames where the teams are Elder Millennials vs Younger Millennials. They also talk about a 6-time concussion survivor, odd pet peeves about spatial awareness, and Tom Hardy’s new dark and gritty show, Taboo.

Yasin and Syed do a show-and-tell session of a groomsman kit (from Crash & Flow regular Eric!) and chat about being the weakest player at a Smash Bros party. They unbox their “23andme” kits, talk about the high possibility that they have some Mongolian genetics and Tariq Mosque’s legendary Friday burgers.

Yasin and Syed chat about inadvertently getting a psychotherapy session while receiving a massage and Michael B. Jordan’s depression after his role as Kilmonger. Syed talks about Steven Rinella’s new cook book that has instructions on how to cook squirrels and Yasin talks about his plans for self care December.

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Yasin and Syed chat about bad sport parents and reminisce about the early days of digital piracy where they used LimeWire and Kazaa to make that perfect mix CD. They also talk about buff animals, The Rock’s newest show, and the video games they spent the most time on growing up. Syed tells one of his many school fight stories and Yasin recounts the time he hit someone with an apple (accidently…).

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Yasin and Syed do one of their favourite things and go through a list about animals. This time it’s about scary animals that thankfully no longer exist. They go on to talk about embryotic learning, the terrifying Ball-Cutter fish, and Hassan Minaj’s new Netflix series: Patriot Act. Yasin explains the agreement he made with centipedes and Syed goes on a horse poop rant.

Yasin and Syed discuss the terrifying story of an Australian kid becoming paralyzed due to a brain parasite from a slug and why they don’t believe the official story. They also chat about "The Count of Monte Cristo", their favorite revenge movies, and come up with a list of the top 5 trade skills you’ll need to survive in the zombie apocalypse.

Actor, writer, and stand-up comedian Foad HP returns for another awesome episode. The guys chat about the risks that come with telling edgy jokes, what happens if you threaten your English teacher with a plastic fork and martial arts movies. Foad talks about his time as a writer for “This Hour Has 22 Minutes”, the best way to throw your elbows, and how the movie American Psycho is actually a comedy.

Yasin and Syed talk about their favorite Disney movies, the monumental let-down of the show Lost, and the Vin Diesel and Rock beef. Yasin breathes a sigh of a relief after finding out that Micheal Buble did not quit the music game and Syed explains his sad relationship with Toys“R”Us.

Yasin and Syed chat about going to juvenile detention for being late to class, erupting volcanos, & Halloween in the ghetto. Yasin tells a story about his friend getting robbed at a dispensary and Syed explains how he can feel the presence of ghosts and what not to do in a roman candle fight.

The Crash & Flow nerd crew assembles to chat about the surprisingly not-horrible Venom movie. They go on to talk about who should have been casted as Carnage, the Disney – Fox deal and Yasin goes on a furious rant about the current state of Star Wars.

Yasin and Syed chat about wearing flip flops on date nights, getting sprayed by an elephant, and Mo Amer’s newest stand-up special: The Vagabond. They go on to chat about LeBron James’ barbershop interview with Drake and Syed finally talks about the time he played tennis semi-professionally.

Coach Claude Patrick visits the Crash & Flow studio to chat with Yasin and Syed about the early days of mixed martial arts in the GTA as well as the results of UFC 229. He also gets into predictions for the next super fight, the future of Belator, and his martial arts academy called Core Jiu Jitsu located in Mississauga.

Yasin and Syed sit down for a quick episode to discuss the craziest UFC fight night to date. They talk about the fights and the post-fight brawl where Khabib Nurmagomedov went full eagle!

Ridwaanah sits with Yasin and Syed to chat about her journey into nursing and completing clinicals with a torn meniscus (yeesh). They go on to talk about the perils of Minder, how to deal with shift work, and her dark sense of humor. Then, arguably the best part of the podcast, Ridwaanah shares the hilarious story of a double date at a Khalid concert that wasn't a double date… Buckle up people!

Yasin and Syed debrief their recent camping trip in the rugged wild of Burlington, Ontario. They go on to talk about slap competitions, NYPD informants, and an alternate Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle universe. Also, Yasin shows Syed a video of daggering which has changed both of their lives.

Yasin and Syed chat about trying to find a rare type of kombucha, homophobic rhino hunters, and Louis CK’s controversial return to stand up comedy. They go on to talk about brisket, green pee, & how glow-in-the-dark kids are made. Yes, this podcast is like a fever dream.

After a long absence, Shaz returns to the Crash & Flow studio to break down the most anticipated UFC fight of the year. The guys go through the card, make their predictions, & collectively pray that all fighters stay healthy and make weight. They also talk about subway fights, the Raptors, & the experience of dining in the dark.

Science based fitness writer and personal trainer Salama Mohamed chats with Yasin and Syed about jiu jitsu, performance enhancing drugs, and intermittent fasting. Salama also gets into diets, meal plans, creatine, and a whole lot of fitness related stuff. Don’t miss this information packed episode, people!

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Yasin & Syed go through a list of the top 10 most dangerous animals in the world and try to figure out why anyone would want to eat a puffer fish. They go on to talk about why they would never skydive and how ants can be used as stitches. Yasin talks about hitting bubble tea rock bottom and Syed shares his knowledge about muscular cows.

The list: https://www.conservationinstitute.org/top-10-dangerous-animals-in-the-world/

Yasin and Syed talk gym etiquette, female power rangers, & the antics of creepy dudes. Syed successfully sells us on Turkish baths by describing his lavish experience at a Hamam in great detail. Yasin explains why everyone should be watching the new Sci-Fi show “The Expanse” & how a novel is reviving his dead imagination.

Founder & ice cream maker Javaria graciously sent over a few samples to the Crash & Flow studio. Naturally, Yasin & Syed happily taste test the samples in this episode and were completely blown away! They also go on to talk about UFC 227 & the HUGE announcement of Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting Conor McGregor in UFC 229!!! 

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Salma Hindy returns to the Crash & Flow studio for another hilarious episode. She tells the story about a very memorable night at The Toronto Comedy Brawl involving a clown, poop jokes, & getting the biggest laugh of the evening. They go on to talk about the importance of therapy, what they’d do during an earthquake, & Salma’s Mom’s funny reaction to her Artist of the Year nomination.

Crash & Flow veteran Eric Vaz joins the guys for a late review of Ant-Man & the Wasp (SPOILERS!!!). However, before they talk about the movie, Eric tells the story of his broken toe. This obviously prompts Yasin and Syed to also talk about the various things they’ve broken. They close off this episode with general Marvel nerd goodness. It’s a classic C&F nerd episode!

How can Yasin and Syed not talk about the Instagram model that got bit by a shark? They also talk about the kids trapped in a cave in Thailand and who to cast in the movie based on the events (yes, Mark Wahlberg is the lead). Syed ponders on which limb to give up first in a cannibal situation and Yasin mulls over life as a fisherman in a matriarchal tribe.

The guys chat about the Raptors’ blockbuster Kawhi Leonard–DeMar DeRozan trade and how Masai can bribe Kawhi to stay. They also get into possibly writing a rap song, an impromptu stand-up set at a campsite, and mix race relationships.

The guys talk about Russel Peters accusing Trevor Noah of joke stealing, Syed’s recent frisbee accident, and a dog shipping agency in Peru.  They also work out a strategy on how to fight a man twice their size and how to appear as if you’re great with kids. Yasin rants about a BBQ and Syed performs a spoken word piece about deforestation.

The guys chat about a special needs puma in Russia, how to tell twins apart, and using 2 legged horses to help you learn how to ride a bike. Yasin presents his theory on how Judas cows got their name and Syed comes up with a way to bribe his wife to get a cool pet.

Yasin, fresh from his vacation in Mauritius, recounts the highlights of his trip. He describes what Eid is like on the island, spending an afternoon with a racing family, & fancy dining at a mind blowing restaurant on the ocean with a pet shark.

Yasin and Syed talk about finding the one, what not to do in Morocco, and if they crinkle their nose like Colbie Caillat. Syed tells the story of how he used Ding Dong Ditch as a deterrent and Yasin picks 2 animals he wish he could have as pets.   

Eid Mubarak everyone!!!

Yasin and Syed chat about the royal wedding, hand me down tiaras, and the crazy story of a cougar that hunted down 2 cyclists. The guys reminisce about their favorite classic video games and go through a fascinating list comparing modern animals to their GIANT extinct versions. They also talk a bit about Eid and Yasin recalls his fondest Eid gift memory.

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Crash & Flow regular Asad Moten sits with Yasin and Syed for another ridiculous and funny episode. This time they discuss how lab grown meat can provide a loophole for cannibals & why one of the guys listened to a police scanner with the hopes of witnessing a very specific crime. They also get into Jamaican ghosts, the Pusha T vs Drake beef, & what to eat when you’re in Texas.

Yasin and Syed try to avoid talking about food on this episode since they're both fasting. They fail. They also talk about the perils of prayer, the proper etiquette when burping, & frustrating group chats. Syed talks about how he accidentally ruined an uncle’s prayer & Yasin recalls his fondest Eid gift memory.

The Crash & Flow nerd crew assemble on this episode to breakdown and review the latest Avengers movie - Infinity War! With the help of Marvel gurus Eric Vaz and Antoine Bridge, the guys go through the main events of the film, point out things that might've been missed, and share predictions for Avengers 4.

Spoilers abound! 

Yasin and Syed chat about self-defence and what to do when a man eating fried chicken tries to grind on you. Yasin shares his experience floating in a sensory deprivation tank and Syed explains how a toque can be used to win in hot yoga.

E-sports host & analyst Alex Hope chats with Yasin & Syed about the Toronto e-sports community, the upcoming Canadian Smash Championships called “Get On My Level”, & arguably the best Halo player at the moment: Shotzzy. They also get into their ambivalent relationship with Halo and 343, Scuff controllers, & why E-sports hosts should hit the gym.

Hamza Khan returns to Crash & Flow for another entertaining episode. The guys talk about the Raptors’ heartbreaking game 3 loss, Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj, & begrudgingly liking Tekashi 6ix9ine’s work. They also get into the Jason Bourne thought process and Hamza tells the thrilling story of a man that pulled out not one, but two phones in the theater. Buckle up people!

Yasin and Syed talk about the beef between Nicki Minaj and Peter Rosenberg, the path to recovery as a music snob, and possible cosplay ideas for this year’s FanExpo. Syed goes on a rant halfway through the podcast and Yasin explains the dessert Tetris theory.

The guys chat about “I told you so” Dad moments, how to properly employ gut feelings to predict weather, and the crazy rampage of Conor McGregor. They also get into John Krasinski’s recent movie: A Quiet Place (Minor spoiler) and rant about the Canadian sin of removing winter tires too soon.

Avin Ram chats with Yasin and Syed about his vape hardware company: Haute710 and the new innovations in cannabinoid consumption for health benefits. Both Syed and Yasin share their experiences with Avin’s 99.7% pure CBD E-Juice and they tell a story a story about Charlotte’s web.

The incredibly talented singer-songwriter Meleena sits down with Yasin and Syed to chat about the music scene in the GTA, her influences, & the importance of getting chicken wing orders right. They get into Tomb Raider, the upcoming Rock movie with flying wolves, and try to figure out what DJing means to Paris Hilton.

Yasin and Syed talk about stress eating due to exams, getting tempted by meth, and raising chickens in Canada. They get into the reasons why they will never skydive and figure out ways to arm deadly animals to increase their threat level. Near the end, they work on their movie pitch for the sequel to Armageddon.

Yasin and Syed chat about the importance of learning accents, boring banquet hall weddings, & marrying to experience new cultures. They also talk about popular pro gamer Ninja breaking records playing Fortnite with Drake, the new innovations in snorkeling mask technology, and hypothetical conversations with angry brown uncles.

Crash & Flow regular and Khabib super fan Zia Ali stops by the studio to chat about the upcoming UFC card. The guys go on to talk about the golden age of wresting, the current awesome state of the Raptors, and where LeBron will play next season.

Yasin and Syed chat about the current state of the Raptors, finding someone to look at you the way Kyle Lowry looks at DeMar DeRozan, and the surprisingly entertaining Baywatch movie. Syed tells the story of the time he accidently witnessed a gang initiation at school and the ridiculous vehicles rich kids drove to his school.

Crash & Flow's Marvel Specialists Eric Vaz & Antoine Bridge breakdown the Black Panther movie with Yasin and Syed. They go on to discuss their high hopes for the Venom movie as well as the other upcoming Marvel projects for 2018.

The talented and always entertaining Salma Hindy returns to the Crash & Flow Podcast! She chats with Yasin and Syed about lessons learned as a stand up comedian, grading audience laughter, and bombing on stage while performing for the Illuminati. 

The well-travelled and laidback Waqas Yousafzai chats with Yasin and Syed about his 11 month stint in Mongolia, hanging out with fox hunting eagles, and the various ways to travel. Waqas goes on to tell the story of the time he was kidnapped in Syria and his subsequent rescue in the most nonchalant way imaginable.

Crash & Flow regular Asad Moten returns to infect this episode with his lovable silliness. The guys talk about simplifying food (with the use of canons), bringing back tear away clothes, and how to apply an assembly line process to your daily showers. This is a podcast with answers to questions you've never asked.

Award-winning songwriter, musician, and psychonaut Tam chats with Yasin and Syed about his journeys around the world with his guitar as well as his internal journeys with psychedelics.

Yasin and Syed become better friends after learning that they both had a Sega Dreamcast as their first console growing up. They became even better friends when Soul Calibur and Crazy Taxi came up. The guys also talked about their favorite "bad" movies, the comedic OG of YouTube Natalie Tran, and first paying jobs.

NLP practitioner and hypnotist Mohammed Sheikh returns to the Crash & Flow Podcast to chat about (halal-lol) hypnotism, the unconscious mind,and he also sheds some light on his recent sessions with Yasin. They get into how NLP has helped Yasin work through an odd stress response/anxiety regarding video games and Syed explains how certain NLP techniques has benefited him in the past 2 months. 

Learn more about NLP here: www.coachthemind.ca and www.Facebook.com/coachthemind

Yasin, fresh off the plane from his vacation in beautiful Punta Cana, shares the highlights of his trip. They talk food, dune buggies, hookah diving, snorkeling, and resort related weight gain.

Yasin and Syed talk about the true story of Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting bears as a child and the mauling that took place in the octagon last week at UFC 219. Somehow the conversation gets to a point where Yasin explains his well thought out anxiety about sitting in the same row as Putin at an event.