Cousin Connection Pod

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!This week we had Marlon and Duke from the Extra Gravy Show Podcast! We were so excited to have them on and we had some gooood conversations!From Black sitcom nostalgia to whether Toronto is really ready for its own Breakfast Club moment, we talk growth, respect, generational gaps, and what it means to build something meaningful in Canadian media. If you care about culture, ownership, and where the next wave is coming from, this one’s for you.Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:Extra Gravy Show Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/extragravyshow/https://www.youtube.com/⁨ExtraGravy⁩ @cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN2:44 -- Collaboration and Black Sitcoms4:41 -- Bring back commercials?7:35 -- The behind the scenes14:03 -- Is Extra Gravy Canada's Joe Budden Pod?16:16 -- Is Toronto ready for a Breakfast Club competitor?22:55 -- Who's moving to the Middle of Canada?24:11 -- Filling the gap on and offline26:16 -- Have we lost our respect?33:06 -- Bridging the gap between OGs and Yutes37:53 -- The ceiling of growth in Canada41:14 -- Are POC getting more opportunities now?45:27 -- How Marlon chose Duke as a co-host56:47 -- Can Africans and Jamaicans unite?1:07:46 -- Is the UK culture the blueprint?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!This week we’re joined by our good friends from Coffee Break Podcast, and trust us…this episode goes everywhere. We talk day-one podcast struggles, what it’s like building a platform from scratch, awkward run-ins with listeners, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos that never makes it on camera.We also get into how they chose their name, what their families really think about the pod, and the art of learning to filter yourself (or at least trying to). Plus: editing glow-ups, future plans for both our platforms, travel stories, and yes…unfortunately sad pet stories😭Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive — and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:Coffee Break Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/coffeebreakpodcast_/https://www.youtube.com/@coffeebreakpodcastWarsame - https://www.instagram.com/warsamejama_/Mohamed - https://www.instagram.com/slim30s/Muqtar - https://www.instagram.com/muqz_mi/@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN0:14 -- WELCOME COFFEE BREAK POD2:31 -- Amir STILL doesn't know how to spell6:48 -- How did Coffee Break Pod start?16:30 -- How did you record your first pod?21:44 -- Why "Coffee Break Podcast"?24:44 -- Family’s reaction to the pod?27:34 -- Learning to filter your yourself37:34 — Random listener interactions40:54 -- Why are we so awkward?!52:34 — Evolving as an editor58:04 — The future of our platforms1:01:16 — Travel stories1:13:21 — Sad pet storiesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!We have an incredible episode for you this week with a very special guest, Cornell Jones! 🙌🏽 This one is inspiring, emotional, and powerful from start to finish. Cornell shares how he first discovered Cousin Connection, how he learned about Islam, and the beautiful (and sometimes challenging) journey that led him to revert.We dive into everything from introducing Islam to your kids, to the responsibility that comes with being a Muslim creator, to the hesitations and misconceptions he had before converting. Cornell opens up about what reverting felt like, how Umrah changed his life forever, and what it was like telling his family he’s Muslim.There are so many gems in this conversation; giving dawah to non-Muslim family, getting married after two months (yes...TWO!), and the exciting projects he’s working on including a book and clothing brand. We even talk about how the hijab inspired him in ways he never expected.Grab your snacks, go for a drive, start your chores...whatever your Thursday ritual is, and tune in for a deep, heartfelt, and uplifting episode with the cousins.Thank you all for the love, support, and beautiful messages every week.WE LOVE YALL ❤️Amir & SaraFollow us on Instagram:Cornell Jones - @seedsof.ilm@cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN1:40 -- How did Cornell Jones discover Cousin Connection3:44 -- How Cornell heard about Islam13:56 -- Introducing Islam to your kids18:33 -- The responsibility of being a Muslim creator21:13 -- The journey to Islam30:39 -- What made you hesitate to convert31:58 -- Did you think Muslims were perfect?39:01 -- The feeling of reverting to Islam46:53 -- How Umrah changed his life54:32 -- Telling your family that you are a Muslim1:08:04 -- Giving dawah to non-Muslim family1:15:31 -- Getting married after 2 months1:33:37 -- Writing a book and developing a clothing brand1:36:30 -- How the Hijab inspired Cornell1:39:10 -- FINAL THOUGHTSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HAPPY THURSDAY COUSINS!!!!!!!This week is a special one because we have the one and only Aysha Harun joining us on the pod!! 🎉 From celebrating Sara’s birthday, to the now-infamous Eggstatic fiasco, to the most competitive game night we’ve ever had — this episode had us crying laughing from start to finish 😂.We also get into how to properly pronounce R.I.S. vs RIS (don’t ask… we’re still confused lol), whether we might actually be dyslexic, Vine making a comeback (??), and the question everyone keeps asking… when is Aysha coming back to YouTube?!And of course, we end off with some deeper moments — learning how to live in the moment, realizing we’re officially in our 30s now (send help), and hearing about Zohran’s New York antics firsthand 😭. Plus, we answer a bunch of your questions at the end!Grab your snack, turn up the volume, start your chores or go for a drive — and hang with your cousins for another chaotic, wholesome episode. Thank you for the endless love, your messages, your comments, EVERYTHING.WE LOVE YALL SO MUCH ❤️Amir, Sara & AyshaFollow us on Instagram:AYSHA - ⁨@AyshaHarun⁩  @cousinconnectionpod - https://bit.ly/3n1QPk9AMIR - https://bit.ly/3HDFXAISARA - https://bit.ly/3zv1J6ZFollow us on:Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmKApple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3yW9RvpSpotify | https://spoti.fi/3C8l1PJand every other streaming service, search 'Cousin Connection Podcast'-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN2:36 -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA4:56 -- The Eggstatic Fiasco8:56 -- Best Game night Ever???15:08 -- R.I.S. vs RIS16:02 -- We might be dyslexic23:23 -- Vine is now De-Vine?33:01 -- When is Aysha coming back to YouTube?!?!39:03 -- Learning when to live in the moment42:41 -- We're all in our 30s now47:56 -- Seeing Zohran's NY First hand57:18 -- ANSWERING QUESTIONSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Thursday Cousins!!! 💛We’re back with a brand new episode, a little shorter than usual (just like Sara lol) but we hope you still enjoy the listen! This week we covered the devastating situation happening in Sudan and how the UAE has played a huge role in supporting the RSF, we also talk about holding brands accountable and why boycotting can actually work. In more positive news, NYC has a new, Muslim Mayor - Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election! Next we spoke about the Earth to Khadijah Hijab controversy and ended off the episode with a hypothetical would you rather question, brought to you by yours truly - Amir! **PS: We want to make sure that we are providing a reputable link for everyone to be able to donate to for Sudan - if any of you are listening and know of a solid source, please DM us on our CCP account or DM Sara's personal page and we'll update our description with the link :)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 & SaraThank 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/CousinConnectionPodcastFollow us on:IG | https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/Tiktok | https://bit.ly/32PtwmK-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:0:00 -- COLD OPEN1:19 -- The Latest Update from Sudan6:04 -- STOP SUPPORTING THE UAE7:04 -- STOP SUPPORTING THE KARDASHIANS8:49 -- ZOHRAN MAMDANI WINS!!!19:34 -- The EarthtoKhadijah Hijab controversy30:16 -- Would you leave your 2nd Husband for the 1st?42:53 -- SHOUT OUTSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy