148: ”This Country Is Very Insular, A Lot Of People Don’t Know Anything About The Rest Of The World” ft Azam Ayub

Join us for an insightful episode of White Label American, originally released on Nov 1st, 2019, as Azam Ayub shares his personal experiences and opinions on living in New York. Azam discusses the challenges of high rent and long commutes and draws lessons from his passion for watching Manchester United. He also sheds light on the harmful effects of extreme opinions, emphasizing the importance of diversity and education. With a touch of humor, he shares his first signature purchase and dives into Bollywood and Indian classical music, exploring the cultural heritage and the evolution of music in India. Tune in to this fascinating conversation with Azam Ayub, the first guest born in India to appear on White Label American.   Come join us on Patreon and access bonus content including our special The Last of Us discussion. https://www.patreon.com/whitelabelamericanpod   Not only that, but you can also show your support for the podcast by picking up some awesome merch, making a one-time donation, or giving us a 5-star review. www.whitelabelamerican.com   And the best part? You can listen to your favorite podcast anytime, anywhere with our free app, available on the Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n245148&pli=1 So what are you waiting for? Join the conversation now and download the app!  📚 Timestamped overview   [00:05:23] "Music, Travel, and Cultural Exploration: An Engineer's Journey" [00:07:22] "Payless: The Rise and Fall of a Retail Giant" [00:10:13] New York: From Tourist Destination to Home [00:13:26] "Why classic Bollywood music endures over time" [00:15:25] "Exploring the Diversity of Indian Music Culture" [00:24:58] "Sports Fandom Across Borders: Soft Spots Abroad" [00:26:25] "The Challenge of Diversity and Resentment Worldwide" [00:29:07] "The Power of Attitude: How Anger Affects Likability" [00:32:56] "Never Give Up: Lessons from Manchester United" [00:35:46] "Experiencing the Thrill of New York Derby"