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The dying practice of courting is under the scope today. The pipers look back at a simpler time when men would put in effort to swoop the women of their dreams off their feet. This seems like a far cry from the lackluster social media infested dating culture we live in today, how did we get here? Let's talk.

You guys have to swear not to tell anyone what you hear on this episode... promise?

 We are now hiring. Work, we all have to do it but does anyone question why occupations vary so much? from plumbers to Only Fans, the options for employment have never been so plentiful... lets discuss. 

 In a continuation to the last episode Adam and Jay give us a look into the weird world of Phobias. Why do we have them? Why are they so irrational? From spiders to holes to body hair phobias can literally be anything, tune in to hear what keeps the pipers up at night.

 In this episode the pipers get real deep and open up like never before. We all have our insecurities and even though they may not define us they are definitely apart of our story as individuals, helping shape us through tough lessons of self acceptance  and adversity. Listen as Adam and Jay speak on their past and current physical 'flaws' which helped them ironically  become the undeniable heartthrobs they are today.

Welcome backkkk, the pipers have been gone for a while and season 2  starts with Adam telling tales of his African soul searching travels, afterwards they discuss the exact origins of how certain 'things' came to be the status quo they are today. Every thing has to start somewhere... right? 

Mental Health among the Somali community has been taboo for far too long but nonetheless there has been some progress made . Our objective with this conversation with Mental Health advocate and special guest , Samira Aideed , is to contribute to the progress by sharing our own struggles as well . We will discuss the 10 most Common Mental Health Challenges and dive deeper into how we have seen many play out silently within our own households and communities. Most importantly, we hope that you realize if you are struggling with mental health challenges , you most certainly are not alone. We understand the lack of conversations and knowledge that comes with some traditional cultures and religions . For those who are hesitant to speak to your family or friends, we have provided a list of resources that will hopefully bring You the comfort and ease you need to seek help. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!   NASEEHA : https://naseeha.org​ - Naseeha provides our community with the tools needed to address mental health. With our confidential helpline, our youth receives immediate, anonymous, and confidential support over the phone from 12 – 9 pm, 7 days a week. With our educational programs, we raise awareness within the community the stigma around mental health.   MCAPN : https://www.mcapn.co.uk/mental-health...​ - Here at the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN) we aim to help end the stigma by talking openly about mental health. To acknowledge and recognise that we all have mental health and anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion can suffer from a mental health problem.   TOGETHERALL: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/​ An anonymous community where members can support each other · Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year . Easy to sign up and talk to others who are going through similar situations and emotions as you. “We believe it’s important to provide a place of safety without judgement for people to get together to support each other, whilst also recognising mental health does not discriminate; we all have to look after it." -Togetherall ISLAMICCOUNSELLING: https://islamiccounselling.info​ All counselling models are based on underlying philosophies about what it means to be a human being and what it means to be healthy. In our model of Islamic Counselling these concepts come from the Islamic Science of the Self (Nafsiyat), developed in Tassawwuf, an aspect of which is repairing the heart. In this framework, human beings are more than simply their bodies or their minds. When problems arise, often we can’t resolve the problem with our minds or our bodies, so we are compelled to open up our hearts in search of understanding. Islamic Counselling is about doing this with someone who is trained to listen to the difficulty of the situation, but also to the deeper potential in the person experiencing it, through powerful but subtle skills. MWNH: Muslim Women Network Helpline- www.mwnhelpline.co.uk - “ We have set up and operate a national specialist faith and culturally sensitive helpline that is confidential and non-judgmental, which offers information, support, guidance and referrals for those who are suffering from or at risk of abuse or facing problems on a range of issues. “   -MWNH PSYCHOLOGYTODAY: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/gr...​ website where you can to find a psychotherapist, social worker or psychologist online or in person ( depending on covid regulations) You can You can filter by gender, population, insurance. Support groups as well as treatment centres across Ontario are listed are also available .   (ON) BOUNCE BACK : https://bouncebackontario.ca​ : BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.   TALKSPACE: https://www.talkspace.com​ Connect with a licensed therapist from the palm of your hand, and experience the most convenient, affordable way to improve your mental health. TALKSPACE Offers Online Therapy, Couples Therapy, Teen Therapy , and Psychiatrists. ( US )

In this episode we have a special returning guest "Nomad" catching up current events and what world travellers do during quarantine. Please Like,Comment and subscribe.

In this episode we dive in to a sensitive topic, everyday fetish's, and the ones that you might want to keep hidden. we have ours what's yours, let us know in the. comment section..

The pipers start off the year with some general talk about what's happening around the world, from Africa to the UK right back up to the capital of the United States of America. This is your global news hour, pipers style.

To say 2020 was a long year would be an understatement, so the pipers put together a list of all the things they would like to see left back in this rollercoaster of a year. 2021 we coming in cleannnnn! 

 As a young women looking to get married in this day and age you will inevitably have to chose from four types of men to be your lawfully wedded husband. It took some hard investigating and data analysis but the pipers have been able to confirm without a doubt you will be able to put all husbands/fathers in to one of these quadrants, enjoy.  

 In this episode the Pipers discuss the common act of truth bending that we all partake in, consciously or subconsciously. No one is perfect but its interesting to see how we can all relate to some form of deception, whether its wearing hats to dates or telling your parents to say you are not home to your distant family in Nairobi on that WhatsApp call... LIES!

Deportation is a serious matter, and family induced deportation is that much more humorless. Listen in as the pipers discuss this taboo subject that has plagued our East African communities world wide. This shameless act of swiping our  delinquent adolescent boys under the proverbial rug(Africa) must cease to exist.

In this episode the pipers dive into paranoia and all those that it effects. 

 In their YouTube debut the pipers discuss the do's and don'ts and the when and where's of approaching a woman you would like to introduce yourself to.  These are delicate times for all of us so let the pipers teach us how to make new friends in a safe and rational manner.

In this episode the pipers discuss the endless pursuit for perfection that has plagued the modern day social media influenced world. We all have blessings and shortcomings, even countries have their pros and cons. lets talk about it.

In This Episode we confront the pampering of East Africans mothers, that have been enabling their sons for far too long. Listen in as the pipers set the record straight and try to change these toxic cultural norms. Also find what happens when Adam takes a seat at the barbers chair the first time in a long time.

This episode has been in the works for the past couple months and we truly wanted to do justice for the numerous listeners that wanted to hear our point-of-view on the matter of Homosexuality and the struggles that ppl of faith and others with different values face in a society where its so widely practiced.

In this episode the Pod pipers dive into the struggles that shadow Africans on a daily basis, specially the ones that are unique to the mother land. so sit back and enjoy...