For Fast’s Sake: Recent Episodes
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In the final episode of the series, Yasser reveals he’s jealous of his grass lawn, Shehzaad gets up close and personal with a slushy drinks machine and the team discuss virtual Eid, hair-cuts, napping and mental health. Yasser speaks to his friend comedian Aatif Nawaz. Harpz catches up with rapper Krept and vlogger Rumena about their BBC3 show My Mate’s a Muslim. And finally Yasser, Zayna and Shehzaad are super excited to interview American Imam Suhaib Webb.
Yasser and Zayna chat to Harpreet Singh about fasting for a day in solidarity with Muslims. Harpz catches up with TaZzZ about the need to have hope. Big Zuu talks to Yasser about leftovers and the Belly Olympics. And Noreen and Zayna talk about passing time and getting adventurous in the kitchen.
Yasser, Zayna and Shehzaad discuss how technology is helping them through Ramadan in lockdown. Waqas stands in for Noreen and has a tomato crisp issue that needs solving. Presenter Nadia Ali discusses parenting, hangryness and generational differences.
Yasser, Zayna and Shehzaad are on a myth-busting mission. They also chat about dating, swallowing flies and Zayna’s Grandma going viral. Plus Shehzaad joins Harpz and Zayna catches up with Noreen. And Yasser chats to Nish.
Yasser, Zayna and Shehzaad are back for Ramadan with Lockdown plans and tips. Zayna’s found a love for nature and exercise whilst Shehzaad looks to lose weight doing household chores!
In the last ep, Yasser, Zayna and Shehz look back over their own Ramzaan's and wonder if they've made the most of it. Also comedian Sadia Azmat joins the team.
Yasser, Zayna and Shehz are joined by Guz Khan. They open their fasts together and discuss handling online hate, periods and builders.
Now well into their fasting, how are Yasser, Shehz and Zayna finding it? Are they even able to string a sentence together?
Find out why Zayna was the only one fasting in episode two. The team are also joined by musician Khaled Siddiq who talks about why he’s deleting his Instagram this month. The team also talk about their national TV appearance and try and figure out whether Games of Thrones should be on or off the menu. Plus listener’s questions & comments!
In a myth busting episode one, Yasser and co prepare for no food and drink during daylight hours. How do they avoid smelly breath when some say you can’t use toothpaste? What to do when hungry turns to hangry? And is sex banned or is that just what your parents told you? It’s time to find out.