I've loved all the I'm Not Kidding episodes, but this was my favorite. You two brought out the best in each other, and it was provocative and delightful.
Listening to Riz and Mahdi discussing talent it occurs to me that talent is often born in England and Canada and other countries, but is more easily recognized in the U.S. I was brought up in south east London, but in Canada, where I live now, I have heard many celebrities say they left for the U.S. because they stood a better chance of getting ahead. If I may hazard a guess the money is a hell of a lot better too! As an aside, I was born in India of English and Irish heritage, but our family goes back about 180 years there. So, I can relate to a lot that is said.
Intriguing conversation! I enjoyed every minute of it did have a major ‘Aha’ when Riz Ahmed said “Story…is the most spiritual, ancient kind of technology that we have as human beings.” I had to pause and soak that in. I have never considered defining “stories” as “technology” - it’s brilliant and so so so true!
Excellent discussion. Would love a follow up session between the two to unpack some of the threads they were just starting to pull on: overcoming institutional racism in UK vs racism in the US, the balancing act between maintaining your identity and integrating, etc.’
Oh, that was a joy. It made me miss being a Head of Year in South London in 1997.( when I was still young) I remember how it all changed after September 11 and I had lots of my kids coming me before school on Mondays furious about how they d been stopped and searched.
I don’t know the details of why you despise Murdoch s Times, but I’ve just canceled my subscription. Too many right wing, racist articles. Thank you so much for this guys.
I wanted to get out of the UK when I was 12 years old--around 1951, yes, I'm old as hell. Got out in my late twenties. Lived in NYC ever since. I'm a Other, and New York is a welcoming, warm place to do that. There's room to breathe here, which I didn't feel in Britain. A great discussion.
Thank you Mehdi & Riz for being constant positive counter balances to the constant negativity that brown/Muslim people face especially after oct 7th. Your intellect, self awareness and humanity is clear is this wonderful engaging “bromance” podcast - another one pls!
I found this episode particularly engaging on a personal level, having had a similar background and upbringing. The fact that even after 20 or so years of ‘proving’ ourselves and our credentials, and 20 years of achievement communities like ours are still so easily brushed aside, silenced, dismissed… will it ever change?
I loved this episode. I watched Riz Ahmed in Shifty a film based on my friend's brother and i never knew he was getting to get so big. As for Mehdi he is just too good at debating.
I've loved all the I'm Not Kidding episodes, but this was my favorite. You two brought out the best in each other, and it was provocative and delightful.
Wonderful! Loved your discourse. Great friends are priceless.
Listening to Riz and Mahdi discussing talent it occurs to me that talent is often born in England and Canada and other countries, but is more easily recognized in the U.S. I was brought up in south east London, but in Canada, where I live now, I have heard many celebrities say they left for the U.S. because they stood a better chance of getting ahead. If I may hazard a guess the money is a hell of a lot better too! As an aside, I was born in India of English and Irish heritage, but our family goes back about 180 years there. So, I can relate to a lot that is said.
Intriguing conversation! I enjoyed every minute of it did have a major ‘Aha’ when Riz Ahmed said “Story…is the most spiritual, ancient kind of technology that we have as human beings.” I had to pause and soak that in. I have never considered defining “stories” as “technology” - it’s brilliant and so so so true!
Excellent discussion. Would love a follow up session between the two to unpack some of the threads they were just starting to pull on: overcoming institutional racism in UK vs racism in the US, the balancing act between maintaining your identity and integrating, etc.’
"20 years later we are back in the bottom of the hill" Man that cut deep! True words!
Thanks Riz!
Thank you Riz and Mehdi, I loved this!
Oh, that was a joy. It made me miss being a Head of Year in South London in 1997.( when I was still young) I remember how it all changed after September 11 and I had lots of my kids coming me before school on Mondays furious about how they d been stopped and searched.
I don’t know the details of why you despise Murdoch s Times, but I’ve just canceled my subscription. Too many right wing, racist articles. Thank you so much for this guys.
You guys were wonderful for many reasons! Your intellects, your humor, your thoughtfulness…just what I needed to hear today!!
Loved the honesty of this broadcast!
I wanted to get out of the UK when I was 12 years old--around 1951, yes, I'm old as hell. Got out in my late twenties. Lived in NYC ever since. I'm a Other, and New York is a welcoming, warm place to do that. There's room to breathe here, which I didn't feel in Britain. A great discussion.
Thank you Mehdi & Riz for being constant positive counter balances to the constant negativity that brown/Muslim people face especially after oct 7th. Your intellect, self awareness and humanity is clear is this wonderful engaging “bromance” podcast - another one pls!
The Best WNK yet. Very natural conversation getting into issues deeply without forcing any of it.
Oof! My two favourite Brits on one podcast that was no nostalgic (as a Londoner for a few years in the late 90s-early 00s). ❤️
I found this episode particularly engaging on a personal level, having had a similar background and upbringing. The fact that even after 20 or so years of ‘proving’ ourselves and our credentials, and 20 years of achievement communities like ours are still so easily brushed aside, silenced, dismissed… will it ever change?
I loved this episode. I watched Riz Ahmed in Shifty a film based on my friend's brother and i never knew he was getting to get so big. As for Mehdi he is just too good at debating.