In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with adventurer @hunzaonfoot. We discuss a wide range of topics from his journey walking across Pakistan to the current state of tourism.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast I get to sit down with artist @zulfikaralibhutto. We got to discuss a wide range of topics from his journey as an artist to the themes, processes and research contained within his work.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast I get to sit down with author Haroon Khalid. Haroon talks about a wide range of topics contained within his work and research from Pakistani folklore to Waris Shah.

In this episode, we get to sit down with Faaria Salahuddin, founder of Wusaaq, one of the first boutique hotels in the heart of Lahore.  Faaria talks about her life growing up and how her parents instilled the sense of travel and wonder at a very young age. We get to hear the story of how different moving parts all came in to create a beautifully soulful place that many people from around the world call their home.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast  we get to sit down with @NatashaNoorani, an artist, curator, musical performer and researcher. Natasha talks to us about the founding of Lahore Music Meets, and her personal journey in the Pakistani Music Industry. She also gives us insight into the overall music scene in Pakistan and sense of community within it.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast, we sit down with Artist Zahid Mayo. Zahid talks to us about real life stories, stories that help us become who we are. He also talks about finding his path as an artist.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast, we sit down with Zeerak Ahmed, the founder of musical newsletter Humnawa.   Zeerak looks at the different perspectives of diaspora and the evolution of their narratives. We also get to discuss the music industry in Pakistan as a whole, touching upon both the past and present sides to it.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast, we sit down with Khadija Rahman, the Creative Director of one of the oldest fashion brands in Pakistan, Generation. Khadija speaks to us about her work life balance and her way of getting things done. We get to discuss her latest campaign, Parwaz, and broader themes of inclusivity in the Pakistani fashion industry. She also talks to us about the re-introduction of saris in Pakistan.

We invite you to take a closer look into the evolution of Aizaz Sohail. Listen to him talk about the year 2020, and his musical evolution.

In this episode I get to sit down with renowned photographer and storyteller, Matthieu Paley. One of the remarkable qualities of Matthieu is his passion to experiment with human experience and to tackle all the psychological challenges of adapting oneself to a new environment to be able to tell an accurate story.  We talk about a wide range of topics in this podcast, from self-directed learning, to unlearning the preconceived ideas that we, as humans, have been fed. It was an absolute joy to experience Matthieu’s energy and sheer intellectual curiosity. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it.

Abdullah Qureshi is a Pakistani artist, educator, and cultural producer. In this episode we talk about creativity in time of lockdown as well as his latest show “Just come over”.  He also speaks about subject of unlearning, and how it has helped him becoming a better artist.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with photographer, author and storyteller, Mobeen Ansari. Mobeen talks about how he got into storytelling and writing his books. He also talks about the importance of building empathy within yourself and the many experiences that enriched his personal story. He shares how important it is to let go and experience life in the moment, without the labels we put upon ourselves, to understand what truly matters to you.

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with Maheen Sohail (@mahimatcha), founder of FakeID Podcast and Rangeen Pakistan. Join us as Maheen walks us through her journey leading up to where she is now, and shares her experiences as an overseas Pakistani. Rangeen Pakistan is a project that uses aritificial intelligence to add color into old, black and white photos of Pakistan.  FakeID Podcast is a place to discuss what makes up our individual identities; defined by ourselves, not by society.

We sit down with the founder of one of our favourite maker stores in Pakistan, Kayal. In this episode she talks us through her journey of how the concept of Kayal was initiated through her work in the development field. Kayal is a platform that grants economic opportunity for artisans and urban makers while interpreting international aesthetics using local crafts, skills and materials.

We invite you to take a closer look into the evolution of Umair Jaswal. Listen to him talk about the year 2020, his travel experiences and the how it impacted his perception of the world. Umair also gives an exclusive inside look at “Har Funn Maula” and how it all came together, by a conversation with Rohail about his journey on the road.

We invite you to take a closer look at Coke Studio through the eyes of artist and assistant producer for Season 2020, Zara Madani. Zara gives us an exclusive glimpse at how the production research and process is handled at Coke Studio. She also talks about her latest song, "Pardesiya".

We invite you to take a closer look at the musical journey of Sehar Gul Khan. Get an exclusive inside look at her track “Ishq da kukkar”, and discover how renowned lyricist Asim Raza mentored her in preparation for Coke Studio.

We invite you to take a closer look at the musical journey of Ali Pervez Mehdi. Get an exclusive inside look at his track “Gal Sunn”, and discover how hard work and perseverance led him to Coke Studio.

We invite you to take a closer look at the journey of Coke Studio's artist and lead strategist for Season 2020, Wajiha Naqvi (@tribalgulabo). Wajiha gives us an exclusive inside look at “Yaqeen”  and unpacks how this Season came to be despite all odds.

We invite you to take a closer look at the legendary @officialrfakworld. Listen to him talk about where he first met Rohail Hyatt, and the evolution of @Coke_Studio. He also gives us an exclusive look at putting together "Dil Tarpe".