Hakeem, Part One

Three years later and after the pandemic, The Chickpeas are once again joined by fitness and PCOS coach, Keisha Sethi. In this exciting episode get to know Keisha on a more personal level as she discusses how Fitness With Keisha is building, a new chapter in her life being a mother and the journey that has led her here. Link to our first episode with Keisha Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2h7rHh2dDnAAbQUdqHd30p Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pcos-awareness/id1493275327?i=1000537017688 Fitness with Keisha https://www.instagram.com/fitnesswithkeisha/?hl=en Special thank you to Keisha who is an absolute beautiful human being, if you'd like to enquire with Fitness with Keisha, head to her website https://fitnesswithkeisha.com/ for more details!

The Two Chickpeas are joined by broadcaster, teacher and writer, Bobby Seagull. Bobby delves into his upbringing, his role as a teacher, how maths actually helps with his dating life and his time on Indian Matchmaking. Chickpeas: Special thanks to Bobby, we loved having you on! Like, comment and subscribe if you can, it would really mean a lot to us and help us to grow the podcast further! Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twochickpeasinapodcast/?hl=en TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@UC6eO3jH7OJqiXsaA7P5rLCA Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/two-chickpeas-in-a-podcast/id1493275327 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FyfRAkhN0k

What's س ? Pronounced ‘’scene’’ or ‘’seen’’, encapsulates the spirit of unity, belonging, and creative expression. This dynamic gathering serves as a platform where individuals from unique backgrounds can share their stories, art, traditions, and passions with a like-minded and appreciative community. For their first event, Two Chickpeas in a Podcast were invited to host a live podcast exploring our relationship with our South Asian heritage and the many stories and experiences that have made up the South Asian Diaspora in the UK today. This episode is very special and was recorded in a room full of people with love, forming new connections and a safe space to share our stories, be vulnerable and feel part of a community where we feel SEEN.

Yes we are back, 2024, and kicking it off with UROOJ ASHFAQ! @TwoChickpeasInAPodcast @UroojAshfaq @SohoTheatre   Born in Dubai, Urooj moved to Mumbai at the age of 12. She started performing at open-mic nights at 21, becoming a regular in Mumbai’s young, rapidly-growing comedy scene, while citing stars like Sarah Silverman, Bridget Christie, Phoebe Waller Bridge, Josie Long and James Acaster as her creative heroes. Owing to her boundary-pushing humour and disarming charm she notched up some serious views and a loyal and growing fan base on home turf, as well as second finalist spot on TLC’s Queens of Comedy (2017).   Aside from her stand-up performances, Urooj enjoys credits as a writer on numerous fiction and non-fiction projects such as Die Trying (2018), Son Of Abish (2017) and Better Life Foundation (2016). Having an in-built knack for acting, she has also featured in web series such as AIB: Honest Engineering Campus Placements (2017), Die Trying (2018), Pushpavalli (2020) and Comedy Premier League (2021) and also hosted Comicstaan Series 2 (2019).   In a noteworthy first, the 28 year-old was the first ever India-based stand-up comedian to be awarded Best Newcomer Award at the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival for her second full-length show in English, Oh No!, backed by Soho Theatre and OML in India. In the show she introduces her personality and life in India, taking audiences through her anecdotes on therapy, her thoughts on pornography and phone etiquette, to the ways boys suppress emotions and childhood issues. With material strong on Gen Z energy, the fast-talking, quick-thinking creative powerhouse is an endearing presence onstage with her candid and engaging content. Urooj is on tour in the UK from 23rd January to 8th February 2024. Tickets are available on https://sohotheatre.com/ Like, subscribe and share with people who you think would love this episode, your family and friends that have loved watching Urooj Ashfaq!

A long awaited episode and a personal favourite for the Two Chickpeas brings you Parle Patel AKA Planet Parle. The Chickpeas sit down to discuss with the Garba King himself what Garba means, what Navratri means and why it is celebrated in Hinduism and the Hindu Culture. As well as being a comedic, social media personality and content creator, Parle also gives us an insight into designing his first collection for House of Ruhi, the reason for the brand, their ethos and aims to bring people the comfort and joy of wearing such fabrics during this Navratri season. What is Navratri? Find out at 29:40 Instagram @PlanetParle Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@planetparle CHICKPEAS: We mentioned some of our favourites from Parle's YouTube channel (but also some not mentioned but we love) which include: People at Garba, Baa and Sweetie, Indian Parents and Guests Coming Over Please do continue to like, subscribe and share with people who you think would love this episode, your family and friends that have loved watching Parle over the years!

Vim from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking -- Please do leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We would love for you to check our YouTube page too for the full and extended version @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast on YouTube. Like, comment and subscribe if you can, it would really mean a lot to us and help us to grow the podcast further!

In this episode, one Chickpea, Natasha tells her experience and journey in wanting a rhinoplasty aka a nose job. From initial thoughts, worries and anxieties to now living her life having carried out the surgery, this episode delves deep into the emotional experience as a whole. Note from The Chickpeas: We would like to put a disclaimer out there that in no way, shape or form are we promoting surgery. This is a personal experience and journey and urge everyone to do their thorough research in taking any cosmetic surgery and speaking to healthcare professionals. We wanted to talk on this experience as it was a prominent time in Natasha's life and has been a huge part of her life and journey and wanted to share her feelings and experience on this time. We also feel that while our podcast does stem from wanting to share British Asian experiences, our podcast is also not just limited to that and we want to both address the stigmas that can be found in society in general where often this can be looked down upon. Sit back, relax and listen for some raw and honest chats and of course some laughs along the way. -- A full and extended version will be available on YouTube which includes vlog entries from the time of surgery in Istanbul 2022. Please do leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We would love for you to check our YouTube page too for the full and extended version @TwoChickpeasinaPodcast on YouTube. Like, comment and subscribe if you can, it would really mean a lot to us and help us to grow the podcast further!

Aman Dhillon at Reeln Ltd (copied in) and Filme Shilmy are launching 'The Filme Shilmy Show' a brand new talk show based in London that will have a live audience. This venture unites UK viewers and South Asian artists (in Great Britain and internationally). Whilst such ventures are adopted well in India where actors come to promote their work, this concept encourages fulfils a current void in the UK of providing a stage with live audience to promote current and upcoming projects. There is often a demand for a platform where artists can promote and engage with local press/media at one place, especially when there are Indian artists who shoot here. The first edition is titled 'A Spotlight On British Asian Filmmakers'. Our panelists include Pravesh Kumar MBE (Little English), Nathalia Syam (Footprints On Water) and Dr Parvinder Shergill (Kaur on ITVX). Tickets: https://richmix.org.uk/cinema/a-spotlight-on-british-asian-filmmakers/-- OR via @FilmeShilmy on Instagram

THE TWO CHICKPEAS ARE BACK SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 delves into the newer experiences the both have faced recently spanning from talks on fertility, being single, being in a long term relationship and moving away from Hounslow! This episode will leave you laughing but also touches on some important issues and addresses some vulnerable emotions. If you do like the episode, please do like, comment and subscribe, it would mean the world to us! If you have a spare moment, please do also leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

The Chickpeas are joined with actor and quite the comedian, Viraj Juneja, to discuss his role as Harry in the new British Asian film by Pravesh Kumar that is 'Little English'. This film is an absolutely beautiful story full of romance and comedy yet touches our hearts with such a brilliant storyline a lot of us can relate to. 'Little English' addresses some important and quite frankly touchy and taboo topics that we delve into and why it is important for stories like this to be made in Britain today. A stunning combination of dysfunctional families, hardships and finding peace and love within your culture, the film will have you laughing and wiping your tears away. Set in Slough, 'Little English' hits very close to home. LITTLE ENGLISH opens exclusively in UK Cinemas from 17th March 2023. https://littleenglishfilm.com/ Directed by Pravesh Kumar, Starrring Rameet Rauli and Viraj Juneja as Simmy and Harry, Supported by such amazing actors including Seema Bowri, Madhav Sharma, Goldy Notay, Ameet Chana, Nikki Patel, Sanjeev Kohli, Yasmeen Khan and Shin Parwana